How far is Bellingham, WA from Buckley, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Buckley, WA is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Buckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Buckley.
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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
69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
25.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
3042 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Elhi Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 410 East
1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
22 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 410 East
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Turn right onto Main Street
841 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Cottage Street
36 m · 7 sec · North Cottage Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Buckley.
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
69.6 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Buckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Buckley?
The road trip is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 66.1 miles from Bellingham and 66.2 miles from Buckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Buckley.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Buckley. Straight-line distance: 112.34 mi (180.8 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 Buckley
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 47.1631600, -122.0267800 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckley (-122.02678, 47.16316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.00 | $52.00 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.95 | $53.90 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
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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