How far is Bellevue, WA from West Richland, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to West Richland, WA is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and West Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and West Richland.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
46 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1762 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton
2165 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
127.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 243
14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 243
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243
39.9 mi · 51 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
95 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Vantage Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Vantage Highway
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Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Twin Bridges Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrington Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Harrington Road
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Continue on Grosscup Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Grosscup Boulevard
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Turn right onto Deer Street
547 ft · 24 sec · Deer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and West Richland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near West Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to West Richland?
The road trip is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from Bellevue and 97.8 miles from West Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 9:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.06 one way or $72.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellevue and Sunny near West Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and West Richland. Straight-line distance: 161.45 mi (259.83 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Richland
City in Benton County, Washington
| Population | 15,423 |
| Coordinates | 46.3043000, -119.3614100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Richland (-119.36141, 46.3043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $38.36 | $76.71 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.67 | $75.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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