How far is Bellevue, WA from Maple Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Maple Valley, WA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.63 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.67 mi
26.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.67 mi
Kilometers
26.83 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.63 mi
Kilometers
34.81 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Maple Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Renton
WA

The second most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Bellevue
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To Maple Valley
10.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Maple Valley.

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Maple Valley Highway

    82 m · 15 sec · Maple Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Maple Valley Highway

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

    5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    795 ft · 23 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    39 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
8.75 mi · 40%
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.46 mi · 25%
Maple Valley Highway
3.98 mi · 18%
Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.64 mi · 8%
WA 169 South
0.74 mi · 3%
Northeast 4th Street
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Merge slight left

8.34 mi · 00h 10m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Renton
00h 17m from Bellevue
Leave By
7:20 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Maple Valley?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Bellevue and 10.8 miles from Maple Valley.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Renton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Renton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Auburn
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.

RAIL

Tukwila station

3 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

15 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

18 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Maple Valley. Straight-line distance: 16.67 mi (26.83 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Maple Valley

#2 Maple Valley

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population27,544
Coordinates47.3927200, -122.0464100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Maple Valley (-122.04641, 47.39272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.95
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.98 $7.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $5.77 $4.39 $8.77
Diesel $5.47 $4.15 $8.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Maple Valley. The current time is 01:53:40.

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.