How far is Renton, WA from Ritzville, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Ritzville, WA is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.4 miles (292 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.95 mi
04h 05m
Flight
181.42 mi
291.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.42 mi
Kilometers
291.97 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.95 mi
Kilometers
353.97 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ritzville
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Sat, May 30, 11:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-05-30T03:37
Arrive Ritzville
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Renton
109.7 mi
02h 02m
To Ritzville
110.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Ritzville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Ritzville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South

    158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Airport Way

    2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Logan Avenue South

    705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North

    1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North

    814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    209.4 mi · 3 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Ritzville, Pasco

    3140 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 1st Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Adams Street

    710 ft · 18 sec · North Adams Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    625 ft · 13 sec · West Main Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Ritzville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
210 mi · 95%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 3%
West 1st Avenue
1.28 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
US 395 South
0.59 mi
Airport Way
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
181.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 02m from Renton
Leave By
8:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Renton and Partly Sunny near Ritzville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Ritzville?

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Renton and 110.2 miles from Ritzville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 181.4 miles (292 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Renton and Partly Sunny near Ritzville.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Ritzville. Straight-line distance: 181.42 mi (291.97 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Ritzville

#2 Ritzville

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

Population1,641
Coordinates47.1275500, -118.3799900
Altitude554
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Ritzville (-118.37999, 47.12755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $40.61
Round trip
$81.22
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $40.61 $81.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $43.20 $86.40
Premium $5.77 $44.78 $89.57
Diesel $5.47 $42.42 $84.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Ritzville. The current time is 03:37:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.