How far is Spokane Valley, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Spokane Valley, WA to Renton, WA is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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
287.27 mi
04h 28m
Flight
232.34 mi
373.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.34 mi
Kilometers
373.91 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.27 mi
Kilometers
462.32 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Sat, May 30, 3:12 PM PDT
Return by in Spokane Valley
Sat, May 30, 7:40 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spokane Valley
2026-05-30T10:43
Arrive Renton
Sat, May 30, 3:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spokane Valley
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Spokane Valley
143.5 mi
02h 14m
To Renton
143.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spokane Valley and Renton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pines Road

    820 ft · 27 sec · North Pines Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  7. 7

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Southport Drive

    1836 ft · 49 sec · North Southport Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Logan Avenue North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Logan Avenue North

  13. 13

    Continue on Airport Way South

    2113 ft · 60 sec · Airport Way South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

    777 ft · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South

  15. 15

    Turn left

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spokane Valley 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
279 mi · 97%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 2%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
East Montgomery Avenue
0.36 mi
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
232.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 14m from Spokane Valley
Leave By
8:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Spokane Valley and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spokane Valley to Renton?

The road trip is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Spokane Valley and 143.8 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 8:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.06 one way or $106.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Spokane Valley and Partly Sunny near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spokane Valley and Renton. Straight-line distance: 232.34 mi (373.91 km).

Spokane Valley

#1 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
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 Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)
End: (-122.21707, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.37 L · about $53.06
Round trip
$106.13
20.28 gal · 76.74 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.06 $106.13
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.45 $112.90
Premium $5.77 $58.52 $117.04
Diesel $5.47 $55.44 $110.87

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Spokane Valley and Renton. The current time is 10:43:27.

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.