How far is Renton, WA from Royal City, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Royal City, WA is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
154.05 mi
03h 01m
Flight
127.92 mi
205.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.92 mi
Kilometers
205.86 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.05 mi
Kilometers
247.92 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royal City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-19T06:09
Arrive Royal City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Renton
76.9 mi
01h 30m
To Royal City
77.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Royal City.

  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

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Royal Avenue Southwest

    955 ft · 26 sec · Royal Avenue Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Royal Avenue Northwest

    149 m · 14 sec · Royal Avenue Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right

    65 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
128 mi · 83%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 4%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Airport Way
0.42 mi
Sunset Boulevard North
0.35 mi
WA 26 East
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 21m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 30m from Renton
Leave By
10:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Royal City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Royal City?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Renton and 77.2 miles from Royal City.

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

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Royal City.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roslyn, 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 Roslyn.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Royal City. Straight-line distance: 127.92 mi (205.86 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Royal City

#2 Royal City

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population2,237
Coordinates46.9009700, -119.6305900
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Royal City (-119.63059, 46.90097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $28.47
Round trip
$56.94
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.47 $56.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.28 $60.57
Premium $5.77 $31.39 $62.79
Diesel $5.47 $29.74 $59.48

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Royal City. The current time is 06:09:30.

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.