How far is Bellingham, WA from Bothell West, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Bothell West, WA is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Bothell West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Bothell West.
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Start on Dupont Street
2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto West Champion Street
107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Ellis Street
700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
68.6 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 164th Street Southwest
1326 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek, Alderwood Mall Parkway
94 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 164th Street Southwest
3043 ft · 1 min · 164th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Larch Way
1.9 mi · 3 min · Larch Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Filbert Road
8 m · 1 sec · Filbert Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Filbert Road
120 m · 10 sec · Filbert Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Locust Way
44 m · 3 sec · Locust Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Locust Way
1.2 mi · 3 min · Locust Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Logan Road
67 m · 4 sec · Logan Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Logan Road
2808 ft · 1 min · Logan Road
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Turn right onto Damson Road
2080 ft · 1 min · Damson Road
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Turn left onto 213th Street Southwest
82 m · 12 sec · 213th Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 213th Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Bothell West.
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 5 South
Merge slight left
68.6 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Bothell West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Bothell West?
The road trip is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Bellingham and 37.8 miles from Bothell West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Bothell West.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum
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 Lake Ketchum.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Bothell West. Straight-line distance: 66.91 mi (107.68 km).
#1 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bothell West
This Snohomish County locale is characterized by its position within the broader Seattle metropolitan area, nestled along the Sammamish River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8052700, -122.2406400 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Bothell West (-122.24064, 47.80527)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $5.44 | $14.46 | $28.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $15.21 | $30.43 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $19.40 | $38.79 |
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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