How far is Bellingham, WA from College Place, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to College Place, WA is about 352.8 miles (567.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and College Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and College Place.
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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
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 5 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
894 ft · 23 sec · North College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue
1657 ft · 40 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Whitman Drive
19 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and College Place.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near College Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to College Place?
The road trip is about 352.8 miles (567.7 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.1 miles from Bellingham and 176.6 miles from College Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.9 miles (431.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.15 one way or $130.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Slight Chance Rain And Snow near College Place.
Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum
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 South Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and College Place. Straight-line distance: 267.93 mi (431.19 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 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Place (-118.3883, 46.0493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 568 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $65.15 | $130.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $69.31 | $138.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $71.85 | $143.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $68.06 | $136.13 |
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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