How far is Bellevue, WA from Airway Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Airway Heights, WA is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
271.58 mi
05h 03m
Flight
214.53 mi
345.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.53 mi
Kilometers
345.25 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.58 mi
Kilometers
437.06 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Airway Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 15, 9:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-14T23:20
Arrive Airway Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
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
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Bellevue
135.5 mi
02h 31m
To Airway Heights
136.1 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
52°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Airway Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Airway Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    46 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

    656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1762 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton

    2165 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    262.1 mi · 4 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 West: Medical Lake

    1260 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Aero Road

    86 m · 6 sec · West Aero Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road

    1306 ft · 26 sec · West Aero Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road

    31 m · 2 sec · West Aero Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road

    125 m · 8 sec · West Aero Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Geiger Boulevard

    8 m · 1 sec · West Geiger Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto West Geiger Boulevard

    815 ft · 24 sec · West Geiger Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Hayford Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hayford Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto 2: West Sunset Highway

    557 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Sunset Highway

    2663 ft · 56 sec · West Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · West Sunset Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · West Sunset Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street

    656 ft · 31 sec · South Lundstrom Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 12th Avenue

    13 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Airway Heights.

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
26 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
263 mi · 97%
South Hayford Road
3.26 mi · 1%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
West Sunset Highway
1.53 mi · 1%
I 90
0.48 mi
West Aero Road
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

262 mi · 04h 45m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
214.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 31m from Bellevue
Leave By
6:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Bellevue and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Airway Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Airway Heights?

The road trip is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Bellevue and 136.1 miles from Airway Heights.

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

The direct path is about 214.5 miles (345.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 6:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.13 one way or $100.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Bellevue and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Airway Heights.

Stop Ideas Near George

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around George, 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 George.

BUS

Quincy, Washington

18 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

34 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

36 mi away
24 Alder St NW
BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

46 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Airway Heights. Straight-line distance: 214.53 mi (345.25 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Airway Heights

#2 Airway Heights

City in Spokane County, Washington, United States

Population9,618
Coordinates47.6446100, -117.5932700
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Airway Heights (-117.59327, 47.64461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.58 gal
36.28 L · about $50.13
Round trip
$100.26
19.16 gal · 72.56 L
Estimated CO2
85.1 kg one way
Round trip: 170.3 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.13 $100.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.33 $106.66
Premium $5.77 $55.29 $110.57
Diesel $5.47 $52.37 $104.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Airway Heights. The current time is 23:20:54.

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.