How far is Renton, WA from Walla Walla, WA?

The driving distance from Renton, WA to Walla Walla, WA is about 272.2 miles (438 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
272.17 mi
05h 08m
Flight
207.84 mi
334.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.84 mi
Kilometers
334.48 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.17 mi
Kilometers
438.02 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walla Walla
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM PDT
Return by in Renton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:29 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renton
2026-04-22T23:13
Arrive Walla Walla
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
6:44 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
Selah
WA

City of the United States

From Renton
135.8 mi
02h 34m
To Walla Walla
136.3 mi
02h 34m

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
13 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    6 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Myra Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Northeast Myra Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Pine Street

    75 m · 3 sec · West Pine Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 9th Avenue

    1925 ft · 40 sec · North 9th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Rose Street

    1518 ft · 28 sec · West Rose Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    572 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 37%
I 90 East
101 mi · 37%
I‑182 east
59.5 mi · 22%
I 405 North
6.15 mi · 2%
West Pine Street
0.99 mi
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 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
207.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selah
02h 34m from Renton
Leave By
6:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Renton and Rain near Walla Walla.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Renton and 136.3 miles from Walla Walla.

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

The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 6:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.29 one way or $100.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Selah

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

83 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Ephrata, WA

103 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

105 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Walla Walla. Straight-line distance: 207.84 mi (334.48 km).

Renton

#1 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

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

#2 Walla Walla

City in Washington, United States

Population33,096
Coordinates46.0645800, -118.3430200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Renton (-122.21707, 47.48288)
End: Walla Walla (-118.34302, 46.06458)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.36 L · about $50.29
Round trip
$100.58
19.22 gal · 72.72 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.29 $100.58
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.50 $107.00
Premium $5.77 $55.46 $110.92
Diesel $5.47 $52.54 $105.08

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 Walla Walla. The current time is 23:13:05.

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.