How far is Republic, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Republic, WA to Renton, WA is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 32m 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
299.34 mi
05h 16m
Flight
179.68 mi
289.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.68 mi
Kilometers
289.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.34 mi
Kilometers
481.74 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM PDT
Return by in Republic
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Republic
2026-04-18T00:09
Arrive Renton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Republic
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
West Wenatchee
WA

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

From Republic
149.5 mi
02h 38m
To Renton
149.8 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph S
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    72 m · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    908 ft · 33 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 20

    14.6 mi · 19 min · State Highway 20

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 20

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 20

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 20

    9.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 20

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 20

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Highway 20

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 20

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 20

  9. 9

    Continue on East 6th Street

    2620 ft · 2 min · East 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Whitcomb Avenue

    101.7 mi · 2 hr 10 min · South Whitcomb Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway

    15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto US 2/97

    1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97

  15. 15

    Continue on Odabashian Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  33. 33

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  35. 35

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Whitcomb Avenue
111 mi · 37%
I 90 West
75.9 mi · 25%
US 97
45.1 mi · 15%
State Highway 20
14.6 mi · 5%
US 2
14.3 mi · 5%
Highway 20
14.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Whitcomb Avenue

Turn left onto South Whitcomb Avenue

102 mi · 02h 10m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.6 mi
179.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wenatchee
02h 38m from Republic
Leave By
6:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Republic and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.3 miles (481.7 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.5 miles from Republic and 149.8 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.6 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 6:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.26 one way or $110.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Republic and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

4 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
RAIL

Leavenworth

28 mi away
11645 North Rd
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

29 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

44 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Republic and Renton. Straight-line distance: 179.68 mi (289.16 km).

Republic

#1 Republic

City in Ferry County, Washington, United States

Population1,082
Coordinates48.6482200, -118.7378100
Altitude783
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: North Clark Avenue (-118.738139, 48.648197)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.98 L · about $55.26
Round trip
$110.52
21.12 gal · 79.96 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.26 $110.52
Mid-grade $5.57 $58.79 $117.58
Premium $5.77 $60.94 $121.88
Diesel $5.47 $57.73 $115.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Republic and Renton. The current time is 00:09:20.

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.