How far is Bellevue, WA from College Place, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to College Place, WA is about 265 miles (426.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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
264.98 mi
05h 00m
Flight
209.99 mi
337.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.99 mi
Kilometers
337.95 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.98 mi
Kilometers
426.44 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in College Place
Fri, Apr 24, 4:14 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 24, 9:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T23:13
Arrive College Place
Fri, Apr 24, 4:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Selah
WA

City of the United States

From Bellevue
132.3 mi
02h 30m
To College Place
132.7 mi
02h 30m

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
62°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and College Place.

  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

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

    54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Spalding Road

    935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Highway 12

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wallula Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    32 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North College Avenue

    894 ft · 23 sec · North College Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue

    1657 ft · 40 sec · North College Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Whitman Drive

    19 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 82 East
102 mi · 38%
I 90 East
101 mi · 38%
I‑182 east
54.8 mi · 21%
Wallula Avenue
2.16 mi · 1%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
Old Highway 12
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55 mi
210 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Selah
02h 30m from Bellevue
Leave By
6:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near College Place.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to College Place?

The road trip is about 265 miles (426.4 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Bellevue and 132.7 miles from College Place.

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

The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 6:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.93 one way or $97.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Selah

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

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

BUS

Quincy, Washington

83 mi away
102 B St NE
RAIL

Columbia Station

87 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Ephrata, WA

103 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

105 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and College Place. Straight-line distance: 209.99 mi (337.95 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
College Place

#2 College Place

City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States

Population9,491
Coordinates46.0493000, -118.3883000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: College Place (-118.3883, 46.0493)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.39 L · about $48.93
Round trip
$97.86
18.7 gal · 70.78 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $48.93 $97.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.05 $104.10
Premium $5.77 $53.96 $107.92
Diesel $5.47 $51.12 $102.23

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and College Place. The current time is 23:13:46.

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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.