How far is Battle Ground, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Battle Ground, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 250.4 miles (403 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
250.38 mi
04h 14m
Flight
205.81 mi
331.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.81 mi
Kilometers
331.22 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.38 mi
Kilometers
402.95 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 PM PDT
Return by in Battle Ground
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Ground
2026-04-23T09:39
Arrive Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Ground
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
Parkland
WA

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Battle Ground
125 mi
02h 07m
To Bellingham
125.4 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Battle Ground and Bellingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and Bellingham.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northeast 219th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 219th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Seattle

    2968 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Battle Ground and Bellingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seattle
242 mi · 97%
Northeast 219th Street
4.28 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.22 mi · 1%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Seattle

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 17m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
205.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parkland
02h 07m from Battle Ground
Leave By
8:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Battle Ground 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 Battle Ground to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 250.4 miles (403 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Parkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Battle Ground and 125.4 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 8:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.21 one way or $92.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Battle Ground and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Parkland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Parkland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 4.5 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Parkland
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

10 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

50 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 205.81 mi (331.22 km).

Battle Ground

#1 Battle Ground

City in Clark County, Washington

Population21,712
Coordinates45.7809500, -122.5334300
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-122.533429, 45.780906)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.83 gal
33.44 L · about $46.21
Round trip
$92.41
17.66 gal · 66.88 L
Estimated CO2
78.5 kg one way
Round trip: 156.9 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $46.21 $92.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $49.16 $98.31
Premium $5.77 $50.96 $101.92
Diesel $5.47 $48.27 $96.55

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 Battle Ground and Bellingham. The current time is 09:39:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.