How far is Bellevue, WA from West Longview, WA?

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to West Longview, WA is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
134.35 mi
02h 47m
Flight
106.55 mi
171.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.55 mi
Kilometers
171.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.35 mi
Kilometers
216.21 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 8:12 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive West Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Tumwater
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Bellevue
67.1 mi
01h 24m
To West Longview
67.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and West Longview.

  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

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1446 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue

    3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Pacific Avenue

    900 ft · 29 sec · North Pacific Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cowlitz Way

    1 km · 1 min · Cowlitz Way

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ocean Beach Highway

    4 mi · 9 min · Ocean Beach Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 46th Avenue

    803 ft · 41 sec · 46th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Windemere Street

    792 ft · 37 sec · Windemere Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lee Avenue

    599 ft · 26 sec · Lee Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lee Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
114 mi · 85%
I 405 South
13.6 mi · 10%
Ocean Beach Highway
4.04 mi · 3%
North Kelso Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
Cowlitz Way
0.64 mi
Northeast 4th Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

93.1 mi · 01h 47m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tumwater
01h 24m from Bellevue
Leave By
12:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near West Longview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to West Longview?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Bellevue and 67.2 miles from West Longview.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tumwater

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 Tumwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 4 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

9 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

45 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

71 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and West Longview. Straight-line distance: 106.55 mi (171.48 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
West Longview

#2 West Longview

Unincorporated community

Population2,698
Coordinates46.1678900, -122.9990000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: West Longview (-122.999, 46.16789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.39 $52.78
Premium $5.77 $27.35 $54.71
Diesel $5.47 $25.91 $51.83

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 West Longview. The current time is 02:36:06.

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.