How far is Wapato, WA from Renton, WA?

The driving distance from Wapato, WA to Renton, WA is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.27 mi
02h 31m
Flight
110.87 mi
178.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.87 mi
Kilometers
178.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.27 mi
Kilometers
248.28 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM PDT
Return by in Wapato
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wapato
2026-04-22T17:39
Arrive Renton
Wed, Apr 22, 8:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wapato
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Wapato
77.1 mi
01h 15m
To Renton
77.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2304 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    43.3 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 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 Wapato 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 66%
West 1st Street
43.8 mi · 28%
I 405 South
5.58 mi · 4%
Logan Avenue North
1.11 mi · 1%
Airport Way South
0.4 mi
North Southport Drive
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 15m from Wapato
Leave By
1:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Wapato 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 Wapato to Renton?

The road trip is about 154.3 miles (248.3 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Wapato and 77.2 miles from Renton.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 1:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Wapato and Light Rain Likely near Renton.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wapato and Renton. Straight-line distance: 110.87 mi (178.43 km).

Wapato

#1 Wapato

City in Washington

Population4,980
Coordinates46.4476300, -120.4203400
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Renton

#2 Renton

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

Population101,494
Coordinates47.4828800, -122.2170700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-120.420337, 46.447808)
End: (-122.217044, 47.482897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.61 L · about $28.47
Round trip
$56.94
10.88 gal · 41.22 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.47 $56.94
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.28 $60.57
Premium $5.77 $31.39 $62.79
Diesel $5.47 $29.74 $59.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wapato and Renton. The current time is 17:39:05.

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.