How far is Renton, WA from Waitsburg, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Waitsburg, WA is about 282 miles (453.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Yakima County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Waitsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Waitsburg.
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Start on the route
19 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
158 m · 13 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn right onto Airport Way
2225 ft · 1 min · Airport Way
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Continue on Logan Avenue South
705 ft · 22 sec · Logan Avenue South
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
1012 ft · 36 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
814 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
1281 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
23.2 mi · 26 min
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 44 sec
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Turn slight right onto State Route 124
4 m · 1 sec · State Route 124
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 124
35.5 mi · 53 min · State Route 124
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Continue on West Second Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Second Street
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Continue on State Highway 124
7.7 mi · 11 min · State Highway 124
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Continue on West 2nd Street
2304 ft · 41 sec · West 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
44 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Preston Avenue
132 m · 13 sec · Preston Avenue
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Turn left onto Coppei Avenue
33 m · 5 sec · Coppei Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coppei Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Waitsburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Renton and Slight Chance Light Rain near Waitsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Waitsburg?
The road trip is about 282 miles (453.9 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Yakima is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.8 miles from Renton and 141.3 miles from Waitsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.6 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 5:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.07 one way or $104.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Renton and Slight Chance Light Rain near Waitsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Yakima
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yakima.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Waitsburg. Straight-line distance: 209.38 mi (336.97 km).
#1 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waitsburg
City in Walla Walla county, WA
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 46.2704200, -118.1532900 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waitsburg (-118.15329, 46.27042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $52.07 | $104.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $55.39 | $110.78 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $57.42 | $114.84 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $54.40 | $108.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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