How far is Bellingham, WA from Camas, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Camas, WA is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.11 mi
05h 17m
Flight
219.24 mi
352.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.24 mi
Kilometers
352.83 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.11 mi
Kilometers
426.65 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 05h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camas
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 16, 6:50 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-16T08:15
Arrive Camas
Thu, Apr 16, 1:33 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
DuPont
WA

City in the state of Washington

From Bellingham
132.5 mi
02h 38m
To Camas
132.7 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center

    643 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center

    1703 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas

    658 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 6th Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 6th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Adams Street

    730 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast 3rd Avenue

    1739 ft · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
245 mi · 92%
I 205 South
10.1 mi · 4%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.46 mi · 2%
Northwest 6th Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
WA 14 East
0.92 mi
West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
219.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuPont
02h 38m from Bellingham
Leave By
6:26 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Chance Rain Showers near Camas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Bellingham and 132.7 miles from Camas.

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

The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:26 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.93 one way or $97.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Chance Rain Showers near Camas.

Stop Ideas Near DuPont

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around DuPont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City of Puyallup
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Puyallup

Puyallup , WA
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Rating 3.3/5 23 reviews City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DuPont.

RAIL

Centennial Station

17 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

23 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

50 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Camas. Straight-line distance: 219.24 mi (352.83 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

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

#2 Camas

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population25,981
Coordinates45.5870600, -122.3995400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Camas (-122.39954, 45.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.41 L · about $48.93
Round trip
$97.86
18.7 gal · 70.82 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $48.93 $97.86
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.05 $104.10
Premium $5.77 $53.96 $107.92
Diesel $5.47 $51.12 $102.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Camas. The current time is 08:15:49.

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.