How far is Renton, WA from White Salmon, WA?
The driving distance from Renton, WA to White Salmon, WA is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cowlitz 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 White Salmon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton and White Salmon.
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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
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OR 35: White Salmon, Government Camp
1015 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Button Bridge Road
703 ft · 16 sec · Button Bridge Road
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Continue on Hood River Bridge
1.6 km · 4 min · Hood River Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
1306 ft · 31 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Turn right onto Dock Grade Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Dock Grade Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jewett Boulevard
2040 ft · 1 min · East Jewett Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jewett Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Renton and White Salmon.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Renton and Mostly Sunny near White Salmon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Renton to White Salmon?
The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Renton and 111.8 miles from White Salmon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.3 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 8:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.24 one way or $82.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Renton and Mostly Sunny near White Salmon.
Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kelso City Parks & Recreation
Rainier City Hall
Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centralia station
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Manning, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Renton and White Salmon. Straight-line distance: 126.14 mi (203 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 White Salmon
City in Klickitat County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,723 |
| Coordinates | 45.7276200, -121.4864600 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Salmon (-121.48646, 45.72762)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $41.24 | $82.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.87 | $87.74 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $45.48 | $90.95 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.08 | $86.16 |
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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