How far is Airway Heights, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Airway Heights, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 359.3 miles (578.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Airway Heights and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights and Bellingham.
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Start on West 12th Avenue
13 m · 6 sec · West 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
656 ft · 28 sec · South Lundstrom Street
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Turn left onto West Sunset Highway
1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
29 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
2599 ft · 53 sec · West Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto South Hayford Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Hayford Road
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Turn right onto West Geiger Boulevard
814 ft · 16 sec · West Geiger Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Aero Road
62 m · 5 sec · West Aero Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
139 m · 9 sec · West Aero Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 90 West: Seattle
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 West: Seattle
1319 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Airway Heights and Bellingham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Keep slight left
211 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Airway Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Airway Heights to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 359.3 miles (578.2 km) and usually takes 05h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.4 miles from Airway Heights and 179.9 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.2 miles (383.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.35 one way or $132.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Airway Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Airway Heights and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 238.17 mi (383.29 km).
#1 Airway Heights
City in Spokane County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,618 |
| Coordinates | 47.6446100, -117.5932700 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $66.35 | $132.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $70.59 | $141.18 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $73.18 | $146.35 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $69.32 | $138.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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