How far is Bellevue, WA from Cheney, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Cheney, WA is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
261.77 mi
04h 53m
Flight
215.82 mi
347.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.82 mi
Kilometers
347.33 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.77 mi
Kilometers
421.28 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheney
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T04:41
Arrive Cheney
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
130.6 mi
02h 26m
To Cheney
131.2 mi
02h 26m

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 NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    247 mi · 4 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 904 East, Tyler Cheney Highway: Tyler, Cheney

    1560 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    43 m · 10 sec · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
247 mi · 95%
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
8.98 mi · 3%
West 1st Street
1.87 mi · 1%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
I 90
0.48 mi
Northeast 4th Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

247 mi · 04h 29m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
215.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 26m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Cheney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 130.6 miles from Bellevue and 131.2 miles from Cheney.

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

The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 7:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.35 one way or $96.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Cheney.

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 Cheney. Straight-line distance: 215.82 mi (347.33 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Cheney (-117.57576, 47.48739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.97 L · about $48.35
Round trip
$96.71
18.48 gal · 69.94 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $48.35 $96.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $51.44 $102.88
Premium $5.77 $53.32 $106.65
Diesel $5.47 $50.52 $101.03

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 Bellevue and Cheney. The current time is 04:41:32.

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.