Drive Time
6h 32m
Distance
306.8 mi
494 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
Photo: William Jacobs
The drive from Renton, WA to Clarkston, WA covers 306.8 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rainier Avenue South, Airport Way, Logan Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.39 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
153.4 miles from Renton, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 32m drive with frequent turns across 306.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 32m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Renton, WA to Clarkston, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rainier Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Airport Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Logan Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunset Boulevard North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Clarkston, WA.
Start on the route
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
Turn right onto Airport Way
Continue on Logan Avenue South
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
Turn straight
Turn right onto North Main Street
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto 6th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.4 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 5h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarkston, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Renton, 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 Renton, WA
This is one driving day of about 306.8 miles and 6h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.4 mi from Renton, WA · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 153.4 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clarkston, 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 Clarkston, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$64.39 one way
$128.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $67.24 | $134.48 |
| premium | $5.77 | $69.71 | $139.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.16 | $136.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92 | 1 | $32.21 | $14.73 |
| Efficient EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.85 | $12.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.7 | 1 | $42.95 | $19.64 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Renton on Saturday
Local time
8:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Clarkston on Saturday
Local time
8:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
34°F
Yakima, WA
153 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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