Road Trips from Renton, WA
Renton is a solid launchpad for a variety of drives. You've got options for quick half-day excursions with a drive score of 8, perfect for a spontaneous afternoon. For longer trips, there are destinations over 200 miles away that still offer a good drive score. Many of these routes include access to parks, with the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park consistently nearby. This setup means you can easily find a drive that fits your time and interest, whether you're looking for a short scenic route or a more extended highway journey.
Total Routes
10
Shortest
4.1h
With Parks Nearby
10
Weekend trip
10 total in this range
Tonasket, WA
5h 26m260.4 mi one way
Carson, WA
4h 9m203.2 mi one way
Carson, WA, presents a 203.2-mile highway-focused drive, taking 4.2 hours and scoring a 9. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is accessible. This is the longest drive with the highest score, ideal for a significant road trip.
Dallesport, WA
4h 44m242 mi one way
Asotin, WA
6h 41m311.9 mi one way
Garrett, WA
5h 5m268.9 mi one way
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Tonasket, WA
5h 26m260.4 mi one way
Carson, WA
4h 9m203.2 mi one way
Dallesport, WA
4h 44m242 mi one way
Asotin, WA
6h 41m311.9 mi one way
Tonasket, WA
5h 26m260.4 mi one way
Asotin, WA
6h 41m311.9 mi one way
Richland, WA
4h 4m201.5 mi one way
Newport, WA
6h 20m326.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for the highway-focused routes, with Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park beginning to open up.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer drives like those to Wenatchee or Carson, with parks like Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park fully accessible.
Fall
Fall provides good driving weather for most routes, and the parks remain open for exploration.
Winter
Winter driving can be variable, but the shorter highway-focused trips like to Elk Plain or Duvall are generally manageable, with Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park accessible.
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