The drive from Pomeroy, WA to Renton, WA covers 276.6 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, State Route 26, State Route 261 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 127.9 miles on I 90.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.89 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
138.3 miles from Pomeroy, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 54m. Total distance: 276.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 54m highway drive covering 276.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Route 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 127.9 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 22 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 127.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Route 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140.6 miles in near I 90.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 276.6 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: at 140.6 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 268.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
140.6 mi into trip|~3h 20m in|I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
268.5 mi into trip|~5h 41m 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
268.7 mi into trip|~5h 41m 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
5
269.4 mi into trip|~5h 43m in|I 405
Merge onto I 405
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
274.3 mi into trip|~5h 49m 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
127.9 mi
2h 21m
State Route 26
63.1 mi
1h 20m
State Route 261
29.3 mi
51m
Main Street
12.5 mi
15m
Road 13 Southwest
10.2 mi
15m
US 12
8.5 mi
10m
State Route 26 West
6.9 mi
10m
WA 260
6.4 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 127.9 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pomeroy, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on US 12
13 mi·15 min·Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 12
150 ft·9 sec·Owens Road
3
Turn left onto US 12
8.5 mi·10 min·US 12
4
Take the exit
302 ft·8 sec
5
Turn straight onto WA 261
29 mi·51 min·State Route 261
6
At end of road, turn right onto WA 260; WA 261
6.4 mi·11 min·WA 260; WA 261
7
Turn left onto WA 26
2.9 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
8
Continue on WA 26
63 mi·1 hr 20 min·State Route 26
9
Continue on WA 26
10 mi·15 min·Road 13 Southwest
10
Continue on WA 26
6.9 mi·10 min·State Route 26 West
11
Continue on this road
0.7 mi·1 min·this road
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
12
Merge onto I 90
128 mi·2 hr 21 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 405 South: RentonUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 405
4.9 mi·6 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 5Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard NortheastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi·48 sec·North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi·2 min·Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi·59 sec·Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi·24 sec·Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
21
Turn left
39 ft·2 sec
22
Arrive at 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 138.3 miles from Pomeroy, WA, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.9 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 61 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.3 miles or 3h 16m 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 55m
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 Pomeroy, 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 Pomeroy, WA
This is one driving day of about 276.6 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Pomeroy, 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 127.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.3 mi from Pomeroy, WA
· 3h 16m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 267.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.89 one way
$115.78 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$60.71
$121.42
premium
$5.77
$62.81
$125.62
diesel
$5.61
$61.07
$122.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Cle Elum, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cle Elum, Washington
Tesla
1 DCFC
EVCS Charging Station
Cle Elum, Washington
EVCS
1 DCFC
Tesla: 2
EVCS: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83
1
$29.04
$13.28
Efficient EV
69.2
0
$24.20
$11.06
EV Truck/SUV
110.6
1
$38.72
$17.70
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pomeroy, WA
Morning
in Pomeroy on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Renton, WA
Morning
in Renton on Saturday
Local time
6:47 AM
PDT
Current temp
48°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 54m 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 Pomeroy, WA to Renton, WA covers 276.6 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, State Route 26, State Route 261. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.3 miles from Pomeroy, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.89 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 276.6 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: at 140.6 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 268.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pomeroy, WA to Renton, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
