How far is Bellevue, WA from Orchards, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Orchards, WA is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
168.24 mi
03h 20m
Flight
135.39 mi
217.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.39 mi
Kilometers
217.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.24 mi
Kilometers
270.75 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orchards
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-22T21:03
Arrive Orchards
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Bellevue
84.1 mi
01h 40m
To Orchards
84.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road

    1573 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Padden Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Northeast 94th Avenue

    1520 ft · 39 sec · Northeast 94th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Covington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Covington Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue

    72 m · 12 sec · Northeast Rosewood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue

    13 m · 7 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
147 mi · 87%
I 405 South
13.6 mi · 8%
I 205 South
4.24 mi · 3%
Northeast Padden Parkway
1.06 mi · 1%
Northeast Covington Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Northeast 4th Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
135.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 40m from Bellevue
Leave By
10:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bellevue and Light Rain near Orchards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Bellevue and 84.2 miles from Orchards.

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

The direct path is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.08 one way or $62.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellevue and Light Rain near Orchards.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Orchards. Straight-line distance: 135.39 mi (217.89 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Orchards

Census designated place

Population19,556
Coordinates45.6665100, -122.5609300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Orchards (-122.56093, 45.66651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.47 L · about $31.08
Round trip
$62.17
11.88 gal · 44.94 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.08 $62.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.07 $66.14
Premium $5.77 $34.28 $68.56
Diesel $5.47 $32.47 $64.95

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 Orchards. The current time is 21:03:55.

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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.