This 205.1-mile drive from Brewster, WA to Renton, WA will take you about 4 hours and 15 minutes. It's a solid day trip, easily manageable in a single go. You'll be spending 96% of your time on highways, so expect a fairly straightforward journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $43. This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, connecting you across Washington State. Given its manageable length and highway nature, it’s perfect for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stop.
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
102.6 miles from Brewster, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 97
91.1 mi
1h 55m
I 90
75.6 mi
1h 25m
US 2
14.5 mi
19m
WA 970
9.9 mi
12m
I 405
4.9 mi
6m
Sunset Highway
3.1 mi
4m
Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi
2m
Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 97
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 55m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 63 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,533 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,340
Quietest
2 AM
~135 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brewster, WA and Renton, WA.
1
Start on East Griggs Avenue
74 ft·5 sec·East Griggs Avenue
2
Turn right onto WA 173
0.2 mi·27 sec·Bridge Street South
3
Turn left onto West Main Avenue
0.4 mi·52 sec·West Main Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 97
56 mi·1 hr 11 min·US 97
5
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97
48 ft·1 sec·Sunset Highway
6
Continue on US 2; US 97
3.0 mi·4 min·Sunset Highway
7
Turn right onto US 2; US 97
0.8 mi·1 min·US 2/97
8
Continue on US 2; US 97
1.1 mi·1 min·Odabashian Bridge
9
Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97
137 ft·5 sec·US 2; US 97
10
Continue on US 2; US 97
0.4 mi·44 sec·US 2; US 97
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 97
140 ft·2 sec·US 2; US 97
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2; US 97
14 mi·17 min·US 2; US 97
13
Take the exit onto US 97
0.3 mi·46 sec·US 2
Toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, SeattleUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto US 97
35 mi·44 min·US 97
15
Continue on WA 970
9.8 mi·12 min·WA 970
16
Turn left onto WA 970
0.2 mi·18 sec·WA 970
17
Turn left onto WA 970
0.2 mi·11 sec·Sunset Highway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 90 West
19
Merge onto I 90
76 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 405 South: RentonUse the slight left lane.
22
Merge onto I 405
4.9 mi·6 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 5Toward WA 900 East: Park Avenue North, Sunset Boulevard NortheastUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto North Southport Drive
0.3 mi·48 sec·North Southport Drive
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Logan Avenue North
1.1 mi·2 min·Logan Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on Airport Way South
0.4 mi·59 sec·Airport Way South
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Rainier Avenue South
0.1 mi·24 sec·Rainier Avenue South
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left
39 ft·2 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 4 hours, this trip is best tackled as a single-day adventure. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. Since it's a highway-centric drive, you can cover significant ground between stops. Plan your fuel stops strategically; the longest stretch without a break is over 90 miles. Given the 205.1-mile distance and $43 fuel estimate, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is a good idea, especially as you transition between US 97 and I-90.
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 102.6 miles from Brewster, WA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 45 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.6 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 30m
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 Brewster, 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 Brewster, WA
This is one driving day of about 205.1 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Brewster, 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 US 97 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 202.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|WA 173 / Bridge Street South
Turn right onto WA 173 / Bridge Street South
Navigation decision point
7
75.5 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|US 97 / US 2
Take the exit onto US 97 / US 2 toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
8
197 mi into trip|~4h 2m 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
197.3 mi into trip|~4h 3m 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
202.8 mi into trip|~4h 10m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.95 one way
$79.91 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$41.86
$83.72
premium
$5.39
$43.53
$87.06
diesel
$4.80
$38.73
$77.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.5
0
$21.54
$9.84
Efficient EV
51.3
0
$17.95
$8.20
EV Truck/SUV
82
1
$28.71
$13.13
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Brewster, WA
Afternoon
in Brewster on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Smoke
NW 3 to 20 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Renton, WA
Afternoon
in Renton on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
N 2 to 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 18 at 11:42AM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
91°F
Leavenworth, WA
103 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
4h 15m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 198.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 96% of your travel occurring on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 91.1 miles, primarily on US 97. This means you'll have significant periods of consistent driving. While the route is highway-focused, the transition between US 97, I-90, and US 2 will offer some variation in the driving experience. It’s a route designed for efficient travel, keeping you moving steadily towards your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.1 mi on US 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 173 / Bridge Street South.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 205.1 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 (WA 173 / Bridge Street South): Navigation decision point; at 75.5 miles (US 97 / US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,929 ft46 ft
Total Climb
2,962 ft
Total Descent
3,721 ft
Highest Point
2,929 ft
~102.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,884 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brewster, WA and Renton, WA, road signs point toward Ellensburg and Seattle.
Ellensburg
75.5 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 97
Seattle
75.5 mi in|~1h 38m|via US 97
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Renton is a city in King County, Washington south of Bellevue and north of Kent. It is a quiet suburb of Seattle at the base of Lake Washington. Renton is primarily known as the site of the Boeing 737 plant, where the popular commercial jetliner is built. Renton is also notable for being the resting place of rock legend Jimi Hendrix.
Its relatively inexpensive property prices make it a solid choice of stay while visiting Seattle, and the downtown area has many quiet charms of its own.
Top landmarks
•Renton History Museum — Museum in the city of Renton in the state of Washington, United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 205.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on US 97. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Renton, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 173 / Bridge Street South): Navigation decision point; at 75.5 miles (US 97 / US 2): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Renton, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
