How far is Renton, WA from Selah, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Selah, WA is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.36 mi
02h 41m
Flight
97.89 mi
157.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.89 mi
Kilometers
157.54 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.36 mi
Kilometers
224.28 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T09:51
Arrive Selah
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renton
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
69.6 mi
01h 20m
To Selah
69.8 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    26.6 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 821 North, SR 823: Selah

    1743 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Harrison Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harrison Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Wenas Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Wenas Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Naches Avenue

    139 m · 13 sec · East Naches Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Naches Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 72%
I 82 East
26.6 mi · 19%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 4%
Harrison Road
1.93 mi · 1%
North Wenas Road
1.28 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 20m from Renton
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Selah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from Renton and 69.8 miles from Selah.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.75 one way or $51.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Sunny near Selah.

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 Selah. Straight-line distance: 97.89 mi (157.54 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Selah

City of the United States

Population8,138
Coordinates46.6540200, -120.5300700
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Selah (-120.53007, 46.65402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $25.75
Round trip
$51.49
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.75 $51.49
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $5.77 $28.39 $56.79
Diesel $5.47 $26.90 $53.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Selah. The current time is 09:51:31.

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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.