How far is Renton, WA from Tonasket, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Tonasket, WA is about 260.4 miles (419 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
260.35 mi
05h 26m
Flight
153.48 mi
247.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.48 mi
Kilometers
247.01 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.35 mi
Kilometers
419 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonasket
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Tonasket
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
Leavenworth
WA

City in Chelan County, Washington

From Renton
130 mi
02h 43m
To Tonasket
130.4 mi
02h 43m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    40 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 32 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Whitcomb Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
159 mi · 61%
I 90 East
76.1 mi · 29%
US 2
14.8 mi · 6%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 2%
US2
1.8 mi · 1%
North 3rd Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

86.6 mi · 01h 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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.9 mi
153.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
02h 43m from Renton
Leave By
6:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Sunny near Tonasket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.4 miles (419 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130 miles from Renton and 130.4 miles from Tonasket.

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

The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.9 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 6:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.09 one way or $96.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

2 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

33 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

38 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Tonasket. Straight-line distance: 153.48 mi (247.01 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tonasket

City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States

Population1,131
Coordinates48.7051500, -119.4395000
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Tonasket (-119.4395, 48.70515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.78 L · about $48.09
Round trip
$96.18
18.38 gal · 69.56 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $48.09 $96.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $51.16 $102.32
Premium $5.77 $53.04 $106.07
Diesel $5.47 $50.24 $100.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Renton and Tonasket. The current time is 00:59:03.

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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.