How far is Bellevue, WA from Buckley, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Buckley, WA is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.53 mi
01h 03m
Flight
31.95 mi
51.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.95 mi
Kilometers
51.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.53 mi
Kilometers
71.67 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckley
Sun, Apr 12, 11:39 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Mon, Apr 13, 12:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-12T22:35
Arrive Buckley
Sun, Apr 12, 11:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Auburn
WA

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

From Bellevue
22.2 mi
00h 31m
To Buckley
22.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
42°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Buckley.

  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

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Elhi Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    22 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 410 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    841 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Cottage Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Cottage Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 43%
I 405 South
10.5 mi · 24%
State Route 410 East
5.57 mi · 13%
WA 410 East
5.24 mi · 12%
Elhi Hill Road
2 mi · 4%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 31m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Buckley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Buckley?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Bellevue and 22.3 miles from Buckley.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Buckley.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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 Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 10.4 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.7 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
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

33 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

35 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Buckley. Straight-line distance: 31.95 mi (51.42 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Buckley

#2 Buckley

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population5,286
Coordinates47.1631600, -122.0267800
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Buckley (-122.02678, 47.16316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.43
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.22 $16.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.74 $17.48
Premium $5.77 $9.06 $18.12
Diesel $5.47 $8.58 $17.17

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Buckley. The current time is 22:35:55.

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.