How far is Bellevue, WA from Fern Prairie, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Fern Prairie, WA is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.71 mi
03h 35m
Flight
136.7 mi
220 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.7 mi
Kilometers
220 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.71 mi
Kilometers
286 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fern Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 3:07 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 6:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Fern Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 3:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 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
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Bellevue
88.8 mi
01h 47m
To Fern Prairie
88.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Fern Prairie.

  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

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road

    1573 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Padden Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 152nd Avenue

    1201 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 152nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast 78th Street

    2568 ft · 1 min · Northeast 78th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 162nd Avenue

    2606 ft · 1 min · Northeast 162nd Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    12 m · 1 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast 58th Street

    1885 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 58th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northeast 199th Avenue

    3071 ft · 52 sec · Northeast 199th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Northeast Ingle Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Ingle Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Goodwin Road

    1299 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Goodwin Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Northeast 28th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 28th Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Northeast Dresser Road

    1942 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Dresser Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Northeast 25th Street

    926 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 25th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Northeast Brunner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Brunner Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Northeast 267th Avenue

    687 ft · 16 sec · Northeast 267th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    3 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
147 mi · 83%
I 405 South
13.6 mi · 8%
I 205 South
4.24 mi · 2%
Northeast Padden Parkway
3.98 mi · 2%
Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.62 mi · 1%
Northeast Ingle Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 47m from Bellevue
Leave By
9:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Fern Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Fern Prairie?

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Bellevue and 88.9 miles from Fern Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 9:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.08 one way or $68.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bellevue and Sunny near Fern Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Centralia

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

64 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Fern Prairie. Straight-line distance: 136.7 mi (220 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fern Prairie

Positioned on a plateau in Clark County at an elevation of 459 feet, this unincorporated community is located north of the Camas and Washougal urban areas.

Population0
Coordinates45.6365100, -122.3987000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Fern Prairie (-122.3987, 45.63651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $34.08
Round trip
$68.15
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $34.08 $68.15
Mid-grade $5.72 $35.86 $71.72
Premium $5.98 $37.48 $74.95
Diesel $7.29 $45.72 $91.44

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Fern Prairie. The current time is 11:31:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.