How far is Bellevue, WA from Three Lakes, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Three Lakes, WA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.87 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24.72 mi
39.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.87 mi
Kilometers
48.07 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Lakes
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 5:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Three Lakes
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:30 PM PDT
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
Maltby
WA

Census designated place

From Bellevue
14.9 mi
00h 25m
To Three Lakes
15 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Three Lakes.

  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

    2017 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 405 North: Everett

    1206 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 9

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Snohomish

    596 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Machias Road

    2361 ft · 49 sec · Machias Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Three Lakes Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Three Lakes Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 163rd Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 3 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 163rd Avenue Southeast

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
9.51 mi · 32%
I 405 North
9.05 mi · 30%
Three Lakes Road
3.05 mi · 10%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 9%
Maple Avenue
1.24 mi · 4%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 405 North

Merge slight left

5.78 mi · 00h 07m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 25m from Bellevue
Leave By
4:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Three Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Three Lakes?

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Bellevue and 15 miles from Three Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Three Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Maltby

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

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

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

12 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Edmonds station

20 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

21 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Three Lakes. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Three Lakes

Situated within Snohomish County at an elevation of approximately 486 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the western foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates47.9448200, -122.0115200
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Three Lakes (-122.01152, 47.94482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $5.71
Round trip
$11.41
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $5.71 $11.41
Mid-grade $5.72 $6.00 $12.01
Premium $5.98 $6.28 $12.55
Diesel $7.29 $7.66 $15.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Three Lakes. The current time is 15:28:32.

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.