How far is Bellevue, WA from Wapato, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Wapato, WA is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.96 mi
02h 52m
Flight
116.12 mi
186.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.12 mi
Kilometers
186.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.96 mi
Kilometers
241.33 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wapato
Fri, Apr 24, 4:06 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 24, 6:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-24T13:14
Arrive Wapato
Fri, Apr 24, 4:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Bellevue
74.9 mi
01h 26m
To Wapato
75.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 97 south: Goldendale, Bend

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    48 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2456 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 67%
I 82 East
37.8 mi · 25%
US 97 south
7.51 mi · 5%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
I 90
0.48 mi
West 1st Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 26m from Bellevue
Leave By
12:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near Wapato.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Bellevue and 75.1 miles from Wapato.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near Wapato.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Wapato. Straight-line distance: 116.12 mi (186.87 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Wapato

City in Washington

Population4,980
Coordinates46.4476300, -120.4203400
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: Wapato (-120.42034, 46.44763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.03 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.37
10.58 gal · 40.06 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.68 $55.37
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.45 $58.90
Premium $5.77 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.47 $28.92 $57.84

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Wapato. The current time is 13:14:07.

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.