How far is Bellevue, WA from Mount Vista, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Mount Vista, WA is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Mount Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Mount Vista.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
46 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1762 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton
2165 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right
124.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 179th Street
1430 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Northeast 179th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 50th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 50th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street
1 km · 2 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Sam Smith Drive
78 m · 9 sec · Northeast Sam Smith Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Sam Smith Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Mount Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
124 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bellevue and Rain near Mount Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Mount Vista?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Bellevue and 81.8 miles from Mount Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 10:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellevue and Rain near Mount Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Mount Vista. Straight-line distance: 131.23 mi (211.2 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vista
Census designated place
| Population | 7,850 |
| Coordinates | 45.7342800, -122.6328800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vista (-122.63288, 45.73428)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $30.19 | $60.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.12 | $64.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.30 | $66.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.54 | $63.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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