How far is Bellevue, WA from Oroville, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Oroville, WA is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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
272.53 mi
05h 44m
Flight
156.82 mi
252.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.82 mi
Kilometers
252.37 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.53 mi
Kilometers
438.6 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oroville
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Wed, May 13, 4:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-05-12T16:40
Arrive Oroville
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:44 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 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
West Wenatchee
WA

City in Chelan County, Washington, United States of America

From Bellevue
136.1 mi
02h 52m
To Oroville
136.5 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

    1101 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    642 ft · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward US 2

    14.8 mi · 20 min · US 2

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    40 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    26 m · 3 sec · Sunset Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Sunset Highway

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    41.2 mi · 55 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Highway
176 mi · 65%
I 90 East
76.3 mi · 28%
US 2
14.8 mi · 5%
US2
1.8 mi · 1%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Sunset Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

86.6 mi · 01h 51m

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
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.7 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wenatchee
02h 52m from Bellevue
Leave By
5:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Oroville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.5 miles (438.6 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

West Wenatchee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Bellevue and 136.5 miles from Oroville.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.7 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 5:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.34 one way or $100.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Wenatchee

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

4 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
RAIL

Leavenworth

28 mi away
11645 North Rd
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

29 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

44 mi away
102 B St NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Oroville. Straight-line distance: 156.82 mi (252.37 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Oroville

City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States

Population1,688
Coordinates48.9390500, -119.4356200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Oroville (-119.43562, 48.93905)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.4 L · about $50.34
Round trip
$100.68
19.24 gal · 72.8 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $50.34 $100.68
Mid-grade $5.57 $53.55 $107.11
Premium $5.77 $55.52 $111.03
Diesel $5.47 $52.59 $105.19

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Oroville. The current time is 16:40:39.

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.