How far is Bellevue, WA from Fairwood, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Fairwood, WA is about 283.5 miles (456.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
283.45 mi
05h 23m
Flight
222.7 mi
358.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.7 mi
Kilometers
358.4 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.45 mi
Kilometers
456.17 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 1:19 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 6:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-17T07:55
Arrive Fairwood
Fri, Apr 17, 1:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
George
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Bellevue
141.4 mi
02h 41m
To Fairwood
142 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    267.7 mi · 4 hr 51 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Hastings Road

    3272 ft · 1 min · East Hastings Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive

    674 ft · 35 sec · West Bellwood Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left

    116 m · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
271 mi · 96%
US 395 North
6.33 mi · 2%
North Division Street
2.11 mi · 1%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
East Hastings Road
0.62 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

268 mi · 04h 51m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
222.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
George
02h 41m from Bellevue
Leave By
6:12 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Fairwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.5 miles (456.2 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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 141.4 miles from Bellevue and 142 miles from Fairwood.

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

The direct path is about 222.7 miles (358.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 6:12 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.33 one way or $104.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Fairwood.

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 Fairwood. Straight-line distance: 222.7 mi (358.4 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Fairwood

Census designated place in King County, Washington

Population7,905
Coordinates47.7668400, -117.4174400
Altitude553
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Fairwood (-117.41744, 47.76684)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.86 L · about $52.33
Round trip
$104.66
20 gal · 75.72 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.33 $104.66
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.67 $111.34
Premium $5.77 $57.71 $115.42
Diesel $5.47 $54.67 $109.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Fairwood. The current time is 07:55:53.

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.