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Trip from Newport, WA to Renton, WA

Drive Time

6h 18m

Distance

328.2 mi

528 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$69

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 6m ★
6 AM
6h 18m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 27m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 28m
5 PM
6h 42m
8 PM
6h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Newport, WA, WA

Newport, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

The drive from Newport, WA to Renton, WA covers 328.2 miles and takes about 6h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, South Washington Avenue, I 405 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 272.8 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.88 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

164.1 miles from Newport, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 18m highway drive covering 328.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and South Washington Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 272.8 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 272.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and South Washington Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 328.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 109.1 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 320.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West 3rd Street

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

6
109.1 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | I 90

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
320.1 mi into trip | ~6h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
7
320.4 mi into trip | ~6h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 405 South: Renton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
325.9 mi into trip | ~6h 12m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset B...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 272.8 mi 4h 57m
South Washington Avenue 37.4 mi 49m
I 405 4.9 mi 6m
North Spokane Corridor 4.9 mi 6m
Logan Avenue North 1.1 mi 2m
North Greene Street 0.8 mi 1m
North Market Street 0.8 mi 1m
North Freya Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 272.8 mi, about 4h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport, WA and Renton, WA.

1

Start on this road

215 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

190 ft · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
3

Turn left onto US 2

299 ft · 10 sec · South Washington Avenue
4

Keep slight right at fork onto US 2

37 mi · 49 min · South Washington Avenue
5

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
6

Merge onto US 395 Future

4.9 mi · 6 min · North Spokane Corridor
7

Keep slight right at fork

178 ft · 4 sec
8

Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
9

Turn left onto North Haven Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · North Haven Street
10

Continue on North Haven Place

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Haven Place
11

Turn straight onto North Market Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Market Street
12

Turn left onto East Grace Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue
13

Continue on North Greene Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Greene Street
14

Turn straight onto North Freya Way

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North Freya Way
15

Continue on North Freya Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Freya Street
16

Continue on South Thor Place

0.3 mi · 43 sec · South Thor Place
17

Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · East 2nd Avenue
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
19

Merge onto I 90

5.2 mi · 6 min · I 90
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395

57 mi · 1 hr · I 90; US 395
21

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

211 mi · 3 hr 50 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 405 South: Renton Use the slight left lane.
24

Merge onto I 405

4.9 mi · 6 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 5 Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard Northeast Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Turn right onto North Southport Drive

0.3 mi · 48 sec · North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
27

Continue on Logan Avenue North

1.1 mi · 2 min · Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
28

Continue on Airport Way South

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
29

Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
30

Turn left

39 ft · 2 sec
31

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.1 miles from Newport, WA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 272.8 miles.

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 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 164.1 miles or 3h 14m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 9m

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 Newport, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Newport, WA

This is one driving day of about 328.2 miles and 6h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 272.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.1 mi from Newport, WA · 3h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

164 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.

Popular next leg

Yakima, WA to Renton, WA

141.7 mi · 2h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Spokane, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.1 miles from Newport, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 272.8 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 328.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$68.88 one way

$137.77 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $71.93 $143.87
premium $5.77 $74.57 $149.14
diesel $5.64 $72.91 $145.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$69

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$94–$119

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Newport Hospital

Newport, WA

RED_E

8 DCFC

Wendle Motors

Spokane, WA

SYNERGEV

6 DCFC

2409 AutoNation Acura Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley, WA

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Kroger-Fred Meyer 657 (Spokane, WA)

Spokane, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

WA Trust Bank - Wandermere

Spokane, WA

EV Connect

2 DCFC

North Spokane Library

Spokane, WA

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Avista - 5 Mile STA DCFC

Spokane, WA

FLO

2 DCFC

North East Community Center

Spokane, WA

EV Connect

2 DCFC

EV Connect: 8 FLO: 5 RED_E: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 Blink Network: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.5 1 $34.46 $15.75
Efficient EV 82.1 0 $28.72 $13.13
EV Truck/SUV 131.3 1 $45.95 $21.00

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 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.

Forecast data refreshed 35 minutes ago

Origin

Newport, WA

Morning in Newport on Monday

Local time

9:48 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 2 to 7 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Destination

Renton, WA

Morning in Renton on Monday

Local time

9:48 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

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 18m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Newport, WA to Renton, WA covers 328.2 miles and takes about 6h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, South Washington Avenue, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.1 miles from Newport, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 328.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 109.1 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 320.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Newport, WA to Renton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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