How far is Renton, WA from Sunnyside, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
176.72 mi
03h 23m
Flight
131.46 mi
211.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.46 mi
Kilometers
211.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.72 mi
Kilometers
284.4 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Sunnyside
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Renton
88.2 mi
01h 41m
To Sunnyside
88.5 mi
01h 41m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway

    1644 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road

    1434 ft · 31 sec · West Sunnyside Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Yakima Valley Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Homer Street

    1036 ft · 31 sec · Homer Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1260 ft · 35 sec · North 1st Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Zillah Avenue

    1042 ft · 29 sec · Zillah Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Edison Avenue

    1949 ft · 1 min · East Edison Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street

    5 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 57%
I 82 East
64 mi · 36%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 3%
Yakima Valley Highway
2.55 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Airport Way
0.42 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 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 41m from Renton
Leave By
10:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near Sunnyside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Renton and 88.5 miles from Sunnyside.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 10:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.65 one way or $65.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 131.46 mi (211.56 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Sunnyside

City in Washington, United States

Population16,325
Coordinates46.3237400, -120.0086500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Sunnyside (-120.00865, 46.32374)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.61 L · about $32.65
Round trip
$65.31
12.48 gal · 47.22 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.65 $65.31
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.74 $69.48
Premium $5.77 $36.01 $72.02
Diesel $5.47 $34.11 $68.23

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 Sunnyside. The current time is 02:15:24.

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.