How far is Renton, WA from Washougal, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to Washougal, WA is about 171.4 miles (275.8 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Renton and Washougal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and Washougal.
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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 · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · Rainier Avenue South
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Continue on Valley Freeway
99 m · 7 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Burien, Seattle, Tacoma
2264 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
643 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washougal River Road
58 m · 2 sec · Washougal River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washougal River Road
2205 ft · 1 min · Washougal River Road
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Turn right onto G Street
48 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and Washougal.
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 5 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Renton and Partly Sunny near Washougal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to Washougal?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Renton and 85.7 miles from Washougal.
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 39.9 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 10:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Renton and Partly Sunny near Washougal.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and Washougal. Straight-line distance: 131.46 mi (211.56 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 Washougal
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 16,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.5826200, -122.3534200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washougal (-122.35342, 45.58262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.91 | $69.83 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $33.08 | $66.15 |
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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