How far is Bellevue, WA from Kenmore, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Kenmore, WA is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.02 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.35 mi
16.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.02 mi
Kilometers
24.18 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenmore
Sun, May 24, 9:57 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sun, May 24, 10:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-05-24T21:31
Arrive Kenmore
Sun, May 24, 9:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Bellevue
7.5 mi
00h 12m
To Kenmore
7.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2017 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 405 North: Everett

    1206 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 522 West: Bothell

    651 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    675 ft · 18 sec · Bothell Way Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northeast 180th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 180th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on 83rd Place Northeast

    1335 ft · 42 sec · 83rd Place Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northeast Bothell Way

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Bothell Way

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Bothell Way

    1546 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Bothell Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Bothell Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
9.05 mi · 60%
Northeast Bothell Way
1.24 mi · 8%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 7%
Northeast 180th Street
0.82 mi · 5%
Northeast 4th Street
0.38 mi · 3%
83rd Place Northeast
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

5.78 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 12m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Partly Sunny near Kenmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Bellevue and 7.5 miles from Kenmore.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Kenmore. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Kenmore

City in Washington

Population23,062
Coordinates47.7573200, -122.2440100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Kenmore (-122.24401, 47.75732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.77
Round trip
$5.55
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.77 $5.55
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.95 $5.90
Premium $5.77 $3.06 $6.12
Diesel $5.47 $2.90 $5.80

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Kenmore. The current time is 21:31:43.

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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.