Originally Posted by goodeats21

If you take a look at the post directly above yours, you will see my very recent experience.
I received my passport 6 days after the check was cashed, but that was using overnight mail to Ohio. It was routine processing though.

You should be receiving an email in a couple days showing your renewal is being processed. I think you will be OK, but if you don't have the passport (or at least an indication it was mailed back to you) by 2 weeks prior to your travel, there is a mechanism to call the passport agency and get expedited.

Bottom line, I wouldn't be overly concerned, though you did cut it a little close.

Good luck.