How far is Bellingham, WA from Kenmore, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Kenmore, WA is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 01h 42m.
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.
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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 Kenmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Kenmore.
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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
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 527: Bothell, Mill Creek
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 527: Bothell
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Bothell-Everett Highway
842 ft · 22 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn right onto 228th Street Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · 228th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Meridian Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Meridian Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
16 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
27 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto Meridian Avenue
1205 ft · 24 sec · Meridian Avenue
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Continue on 80th Avenue Northeast
1.5 mi · 3 min · 80th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast Bothell Way
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Bothell Way
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Continue on Northeast Bothell Way
1546 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Bothell Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Bothell Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Kenmore.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Kenmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Kenmore?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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 40 miles from Bellingham and 40 miles from Kenmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.76 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Kenmore.
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 Kenmore. Straight-line distance: 70.15 mi (112.9 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 Kenmore
City in Washington
| Population | 23,062 |
| Coordinates | 47.7573200, -122.2440100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenmore (-122.24401, 47.75732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $14.76 | $29.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $15.70 | $31.40 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $15.42 | $30.83 |
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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