How far is Bellingham, WA from Artondale, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Artondale, WA is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 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
133.43 mi
02h 47m
Flight
101.06 mi
162.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.06 mi
Kilometers
162.64 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.43 mi
Kilometers
214.73 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 Artondale
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-18T11:24
Arrive Artondale
Sat, Apr 18, 2:12 PM 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 Bellingham
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
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Bellingham
66.7 mi
01h 23m
To Artondale
66.7 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Artondale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Artondale.

  1. 1

    Start on Dupont Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Champion Street

    107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Magnolia Street

    2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellis Street

    700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lakeway Drive

    1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    3005 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Olympic Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on 56th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest

    153 m · 12 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Artondale.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
120 mi · 90%
WA 16 West
8.59 mi · 6%
Olympic Drive
1.08 mi · 1%
56th Street
0.91 mi · 1%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
0.7 mi · 1%
West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 23m

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
+32.4 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
01h 23m from Bellingham
Leave By
12:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bellingham and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Artondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Artondale?

The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Bellingham and 66.7 miles from Artondale.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 $24.65 one way or $49.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Bellingham and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain near Artondale.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

18 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Artondale. Straight-line distance: 101.06 mi (162.64 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Artondale

#2 Artondale

Census designated place

Population12,653
Coordinates47.2995400, -122.6206900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Artondale (-122.62069, 47.29954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.82 L · about $24.65
Round trip
$49.29
9.42 gal · 35.64 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.65 $49.29
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.22 $52.44
Premium $5.77 $27.18 $54.36
Diesel $5.47 $25.75 $51.50

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Artondale. The current time is 11:24:32.

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.