How far is Bellevue, WA from Grand Coulee, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Grand Coulee, WA is about 223.1 miles (359 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.08 mi
04h 30m
Flight
150.2 mi
241.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.2 mi
Kilometers
241.73 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.08 mi
Kilometers
359.02 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Coulee
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 2:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-19T05:56
Arrive Grand Coulee
Sun, Apr 19, 10:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Bellevue
111.3 mi
02h 15m
To Grand Coulee
111.7 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Grand Coulee.

  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

    141.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake

    2490 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Burke Spur

    689 ft · 10 sec · Burke Spur

  14. 14

    Turn right

    20 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest

    120 m · 14 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Alder Street Southwest

    2032 ft · 56 sec · Alder Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Continue on Alder Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21.3 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Coulee Boulevard

    25.1 mi · 33 min · Coulee Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand Coulee Avenue

    2795 ft · 57 sec · Grand Coulee Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Midway Avenue

    1992 ft · 1 min · Midway Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Spokane Way

    6 m · 1 sec · Spokane Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spokane Way

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
142 mi · 64%
Coulee Boulevard
25.1 mi · 11%
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.32 mi · 2%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 1%
Grand Coulee Avenue
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 36m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.9 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 15m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bellevue and Chance Light Rain near Grand Coulee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Grand Coulee?

The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Bellevue and 111.7 miles from Grand Coulee.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 7:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.18 one way or $82.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Grand Coulee. Straight-line distance: 150.2 mi (241.73 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Grand Coulee

#2 Grand Coulee

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population1,050
Coordinates47.9415400, -119.0033500
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Grand Coulee (-119.00335, 47.94154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.8 L · about $41.18
Round trip
$82.37
15.74 gal · 59.6 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $41.18 $82.37
Mid-grade $5.57 $43.81 $87.62
Premium $5.77 $45.42 $90.84
Diesel $5.47 $43.03 $86.05

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Grand Coulee. The current time is 05:56:50.

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.