How far is Bellevue, WA from Prairie Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Prairie Heights, WA is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.81 mi
01h 00m
Flight
32.17 mi
51.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.81 mi
Kilometers
67.29 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 5:24 PM PST
Return by in Bellevue
Mon, Nov 9, 6:24 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-11-09T16:23
Arrive Prairie Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 5:24 PM PST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:30 PM PST
Morning start is best

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
Kent
WA

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Bellevue
20.9 mi
00h 30m
To Prairie Heights
20.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 PM PST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM PST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Prairie Heights.

  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

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Elhi Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    22 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    2975 ft · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 234th Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 234th Avenue East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 112th Street East

    2636 ft · 1 min · 112th Street East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 242nd Avenue East

    2352 ft · 1 min · 242nd Avenue East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 119th Street East

    144 m · 21 sec · 119th Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 243rd Avenue Court East

    33 m · 4 sec · 243rd Avenue Court East

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 243rd Avenue Court East

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 46%
I 405 South
10.5 mi · 25%
WA 410 East
5.24 mi · 13%
Elhi Hill Road
2 mi · 5%
State Route 410 East
1.21 mi · 3%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent
00h 30m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:30 PM PST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Bellevue and Light Rain near Prairie Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Prairie Heights?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Bellevue and 20.9 miles from Prairie Heights.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Bellevue and Light Rain near Prairie Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Kent

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 Kent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11.1 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 9.9 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 3 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 Covington
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

21 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

25 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

27 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Prairie Heights. Straight-line distance: 32.17 mi (51.77 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Prairie Heights

This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled within the Puyallup River valley.

Population0
Coordinates47.1493300, -122.1053000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Prairie Heights (-122.1053, 47.14933)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.59 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
2.96 gal · 11.18 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.03 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $5.55 $8.22 $16.44
Diesel $7.16 $10.60 $21.20

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Prairie Heights. The current time is 16:23:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.