Origin
Renton, WA
Afternoon in Renton on Monday
Local time
12:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Renton, WA to Waterville, WA
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
168.2 mi
271 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
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6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waterville, WA
Frank Cone
Trip Overview
The drive from Renton, WA to Waterville, WA covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 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 $35.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.1 miles from Renton, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 168.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rainier Avenue South 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Renton, WA to Waterville, WA is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Renton, WA to Waterville, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Rainier Avenue South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Renton, WA and Waterville, WA.
1
Start on the route
62 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
72 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left
98 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn right onto Rainier Avenue South
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Rainier Avenue South
5
Turn right onto Airport Way
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Way
6
Continue on Logan Avenue South
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Logan Avenue South
7
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
8
Turn left onto Sunset Boulevard North
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sunset Boulevard North
9
Keep slight right to continue on Sunset Boulevard North
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Sunset Boulevard North
10
Take the ramp slight left toward I 405 North, WA 900 East
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 405 North, WA 900 East
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 90: Seattle, Spokane
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 90 East: Spokane
13
Merge slight left
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cle Elum, Leavenworth
15
Turn left onto Sunset Highway
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Sunset Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn right
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
17
Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi
·
12 min
18
Continue straight
35 mi
·
44 min
19
Take the exit right toward US 2
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 2
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
131 ft
·
6 sec
·
US2, US97
21
Exit the rotary
1.8 mi
·
3 min
22
Turn left onto Sunset Highway
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Sunset Highway
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway
85 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sunset Highway
24
Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Sunset Highway
25
Turn slight right
9.3 mi
·
14 min
26
Turn straight onto South Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Central Avenue
27
Turn right onto West Beech Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Beech Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Chelan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Chelan Avenue
29
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 84.1 miles from Renton, WA, or about 1h 46m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.1 miles or 1h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waterville, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 168.2 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Renton, 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 84.1 mi from Renton, WA · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 84.1 miles from Renton, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waterville, WA
The final approach into Waterville, 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 Waterville, 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
$35.30 one way
$70.60 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
| premium | $5.77 | $38.22 | $76.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.66 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.55 | $10.76 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Waterville, WA
Afternoon in Waterville on Monday
Local time
12:21 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°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
7 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
3h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Renton, WA to Waterville, WA covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rainier Avenue South, Airport Way, Logan Avenue South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.1 miles from Renton, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.30 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Renton, WA to Waterville, WA is easy. At 3h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Renton, WA to Waterville, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Renton, WA to Waterville, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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