How far is Soap Lake, WA from Renton, WA?
The driving distance from Soap Lake, WA to Renton, WA is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Soap Lake and Renton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soap Lake and Renton.
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Start on Division Street North
2051 ft · 2 min · Division Street North
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Continue on Division Road Northwest
2799 ft · 2 min · Division Road Northwest
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Turn slight right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Continue on Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
141.3 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto North Southport Drive
1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive
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Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North
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Continue on Airport Way South
2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South
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Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
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Turn left
12 m · 3 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 Soap Lake and Renton.
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 West
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain leaving Soap Lake and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Soap Lake to Renton?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.8 miles from Soap Lake and 87.9 miles from Renton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.44 one way or $64.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Soap Lake and Light Rain Likely near Renton.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Soap Lake and Renton. Straight-line distance: 127.58 mi (205.32 km).
#1 Soap Lake
City in Grant County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 47.3893100, -119.4905900 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Renton
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 101,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.4828800, -122.2170700 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $32.44 | $64.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $34.52 | $69.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $35.78 | $71.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $33.90 | $67.79 |
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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