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

The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to West Valley, WA is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
142.8 mi
02h 46m
Flight
102.87 mi
165.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.87 mi
Kilometers
165.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.8 mi
Kilometers
229.81 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 6:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive West Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 4:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Bellevue
71.3 mi
01h 23m
To West Valley
71.5 mi
01h 23m

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
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street

    96 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street

    1748 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ackley Road

    107 m · 15 sec · Ackley Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powerhouse Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · West Powerhouse Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Prospect Way

    2549 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Way

  20. 20

    Continue on North 66th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Summitview Avenue

    2043 ft · 59 sec · Summitview Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 72nd Avenue

    2610 ft · 1 min · North 72nd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tieton Drive

    66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 71%
I 82 East
31.3 mi · 22%
US 12 west
3.73 mi · 3%
I 405 South
1.74 mi · 1%
North 66th Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Cowiche Canyon Road
0.96 mi · 1%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 23m from Bellevue
Leave By
12:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellevue and Sunny near West Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Bellevue and 71.5 miles from West Valley.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 12:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.39 one way or $54.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 102.87 mi (165.55 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Valley

Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates46.5920700, -120.6050700
Altitude364
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellevue (-122.20068, 47.61038)
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $27.39
Round trip
$54.78
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $27.39 $54.78
Mid-grade $5.72 $28.82 $57.65
Premium $5.98 $30.12 $60.25
Diesel $7.29 $36.75 $73.50

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 West Valley. The current time is 13:21:33.

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.