How far is Renton, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
287.46 mi
04h 28m
Flight
232.34 mi
373.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.34 mi
Kilometers
373.91 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.46 mi
Kilometers
462.63 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM PDT
Return by in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-22T15:03
Arrive Spokane Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Renton
143.6 mi
02h 14m
To Spokane Valley
143.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Spokane Valley.

  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

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
279 mi · 97%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Airport Way
0.42 mi
WA 27
0.39 mi
Sunset Boulevard North
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.1 mi
232.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 14m from Renton
Leave By
8:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Renton to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 287.4 miles (462.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Renton and 143.8 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 8:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.06 one way or $106.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Renton and Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 232.34 mi (373.91 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Spokane Valley

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.21707, 47.482897)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.4 L · about $53.06
Round trip
$106.13
20.28 gal · 76.8 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.06 $106.13
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.45 $112.90
Premium $5.77 $58.52 $117.04
Diesel $5.47 $55.44 $110.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Spokane Valley. The current time is 15:03:55.

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.