How far is Basin City, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Basin City, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 190.1 miles (306 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.11 mi
03h 09m
Flight
159.63 mi
256.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.63 mi
Kilometers
256.9 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.11 mi
Kilometers
305.95 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM PDT
Return by in Basin City
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Basin City
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Basin City
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Basin City
94.9 mi
01h 34m
To Bellevue
95.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Basin City and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Basin City and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Estella Drive

    771 ft · 36 sec · Estella Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto First Avenue

    140 m · 24 sec · First Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bailie Boulevard

    113 m · 18 sec · Bailie Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Road 170

    1 mi · 2 min · Road 170

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sagehill Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Sagehill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto WA-24

    1.1 km · 1 min · WA-24

  7. 7

    Continue on South Radar Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    661 ft · 13 sec · Columbia Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    130 m · 7 sec · South 1st Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40.7 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

    933 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Basin City and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
129 mi · 68%
Sagehill Road
10.5 mi · 6%
South Radar Road
3.83 mi · 2%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
South Broadway Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
Road 170
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
159.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 34m from Basin City
Leave By
10:40 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Basin City and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Basin City to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 190.1 miles (306 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 94.9 miles from Basin City and 95.2 miles from Bellevue.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 10:40 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Basin City and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Basin City and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 159.63 mi (256.9 km).

Basin City

#1 Basin City

Census designated place

Population1,092
Coordinates46.5940300, -119.1522300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Estella Drive (-119.151781, 46.593817)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.71 gal
25.39 L · about $35.11
Round trip
$70.23
13.42 gal · 50.78 L
Estimated CO2
59.6 kg one way
Round trip: 119.3 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $35.11 $70.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $37.35 $74.71
Premium $5.77 $38.72 $77.45
Diesel $5.47 $36.68 $73.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Basin City and Bellevue. The current time is 21:25:01.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.