How far is Bellevue, WA from Ilwaco, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Ilwaco, WA is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
173.54 mi
03h 57m
Flight
125.03 mi
201.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.03 mi
Kilometers
201.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.54 mi
Kilometers
279.28 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ilwaco
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 15, 5:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-14T21:45
Arrive Ilwaco
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
McCleary
WA

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

From Bellevue
86.7 mi
01h 58m
To Ilwaco
86.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Rain

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    10 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond

    1371 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 107

    7 mi · 12 min · State Route 107

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    19 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    29.6 mi · 43 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    13.1 mi · 19 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    3136 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    16 m · 2 sec · 1st Avenue North

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
50.1 mi · 29%
State Route 107
38.8 mi · 22%
US 101
27 mi · 16%
I 405 South
13.6 mi · 8%
Olympic Highway
10 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 107

Exit the roundabout

29.6 mi · 00h 43m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCleary
01h 58m from Bellevue
Leave By
9:04 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Bellevue and Rain near Ilwaco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

McCleary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Bellevue and 86.9 miles from Ilwaco.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 9:04 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Bellevue and Rain near Ilwaco.

Stop Ideas Near McCleary

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

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

36 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

44 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

67 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

90 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Ilwaco. Straight-line distance: 125.03 mi (201.22 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Ilwaco

City in Pacific County, Washington, United States

Population1,006
Coordinates46.3089900, -124.0432100
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Ilwaco (-124.04321, 46.30899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.18 L · about $32.03
Round trip
$64.05
12.24 gal · 46.36 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.03 $64.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.07 $68.14
Premium $5.77 $35.32 $70.64
Diesel $5.47 $33.46 $66.92

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Ilwaco. The current time is 21:45:09.

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.