How far is Bellingham, WA from Grandview, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Grandview, WA is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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
266.85 mi
05h 09m
Flight
211.2 mi
339.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.2 mi
Kilometers
339.89 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.85 mi
Kilometers
429.45 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grandview
Mon, Apr 20, 3:19 PM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Mon, Apr 20, 8:28 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-20T10:10
Arrive Grandview
Mon, Apr 20, 3:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 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
Tanner
WA

Town in Washington

From Bellingham
133.3 mi
02h 34m
To Grandview
133.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    35.2 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Stover Road, Grandview

    1551 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Wine Country Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Wine Country Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grandridge Road

    1758 ft · 55 sec · Grandridge Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    855 ft · 24 sec · West 5th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Old Prosser Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 38%
I 82 East
73 mi · 27%
I 5 South
69.9 mi · 26%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 7%
West Wine Country Road
1.18 mi
West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
211.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tanner
02h 34m from Bellingham
Leave By
6:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Cloudy near Grandview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

Tanner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Bellingham and 133.6 miles from Grandview.

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

The direct path is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.29 one way or $98.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Cloudy near Grandview.

Stop Ideas Near Tanner

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

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

39 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

39 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

46 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Grandview. Straight-line distance: 211.2 mi (339.89 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grandview

City in Washington, United States

Population11,029
Coordinates46.2509700, -119.9017000
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Grandview (-119.9017, 46.25097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.64 L · about $49.29
Round trip
$98.59
18.84 gal · 71.28 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $49.29 $98.59
Mid-grade $5.57 $52.44 $104.88
Premium $5.77 $54.36 $108.73
Diesel $5.47 $51.50 $103.00

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Grandview. The current time is 10:10:25.

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.