Origin
Colville, WA
Morning in Colville on Monday
Local time
8:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colville, WA to Renton, WA
Drive Time
5h 50m
Distance
320.1 mi
515 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 38m
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6 AM
5h 51m
8 AM
6h 17m
10 AM
6h 0m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 1m
5 PM
6h 16m
8 PM
5h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Colville, WA to Renton, WA covers 320.1 miles and takes about 5h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, South Main Street, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
160 miles from Colville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 50m drive with frequent turns across 320.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colville, WA to Renton, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 395 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Browne Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 900 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colville, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on East 3rd Avenue
69 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 3rd Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
210 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Exit the rotary
108 ft
·
2 sec
5
Turn straight onto South Main Street
38 mi
·
48 min
·
South Main Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
7
Exit the roundabout
184 ft
·
2 sec
8
Turn straight
10 mi
·
12 min
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
0.9 mi
·
1 min
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
12 mi
·
15 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Spokane
8.5 mi
·
18 min
·
US 395: Spokane
14
Continue on North Browne Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Browne Street
15
Take the ramp slight right
3.0 mi
·
3 min
16
Keep slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr
17
Keep slight left
211 mi
·
3 hr 50 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 405: Renton, Everett
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 405 South: Renton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405 South: Renton
20
Merge slight left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast
22
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Southport Drive
23
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Logan Avenue North
24
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Way South
25
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
26
Turn left
39 ft
·
3 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160 miles from Colville, WA, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160 miles or 2h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Renton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Colville, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colville, WA
This is one driving day of about 320.1 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colville, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160 mi from Colville, WA · 2h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160 miles from Colville, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Renton, WA
The final approach into Renton, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Renton, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.18 one way
$134.37 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $70.16 | $140.31 |
| premium | $5.77 | $72.73 | $145.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.12 | $142.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96 | 1 | $33.61 | $15.36 |
| Efficient EV | 80 | 0 | $28.01 | $12.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128 | 1 | $44.81 | $20.49 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Renton, WA
Morning in Renton on Monday
Local time
8:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Colville, WA to Renton, WA covers 320.1 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, South Main Street, the route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160 miles from Colville, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colville, WA to Renton, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colville, WA to Renton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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