How far is Bellevue, WA from Palouse, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Palouse, WA is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
282.56 mi
05h 49m
Flight
245.09 mi
394.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.09 mi
Kilometers
394.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.56 mi
Kilometers
454.74 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palouse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive Palouse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
Royal City
WA

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

From Bellevue
141 mi
02h 54m
To Palouse
141.6 mi
02h 54m

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
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    129.1 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Almota Road

    1072 ft · 29 sec · West Almota Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Fairview Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    691 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2034 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Canyon Street

    3059 ft · 2 min · East Canyon Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 272

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Clear Creek Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Clear Creek Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27

  24. 24

    Continue on West Almota Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · West Almota Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    83 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Beach Street

    41 m · 6 sec · North Beach Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Beach Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
128 mi · 45%
Clear Creek Road
8.6 mi · 3%
State Route 272
4.78 mi · 2%
Colfax Airport Road
3.05 mi · 1%
State Highway 27
2.76 mi · 1%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

129 mi · 02h 44m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royal City
02h 54m from Bellevue
Leave By
5:20 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bellevue and Rain Showers near Palouse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.5 miles (454.7 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Royal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141 miles from Bellevue and 141.6 miles from Palouse.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 5:20 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.17 one way or $104.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royal City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Royal City, 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 Royal City.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

37 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

45 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

47 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Palouse. Straight-line distance: 245.09 mi (394.43 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Palouse

City in Washington, USA

Population1,055
Coordinates46.9101700, -117.0757300
Altitude742
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Palouse (-117.07573, 46.91017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.97 gal
37.74 L · about $52.17
Round trip
$104.35
19.94 gal · 75.48 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.17 $104.35
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.50 $111.01
Premium $5.77 $57.54 $115.07
Diesel $5.47 $54.51 $109.01

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 Palouse. The current time is 19:40:39.

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.