How far is Bellingham, WA from Longview, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Longview, WA is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Longview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Longview.
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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
118.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right
93.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue
1596 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue
3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Continue on North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 29 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Cowlitz Way
1 km · 2 min · Cowlitz Way
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Continue on Washington Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Way
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Turn left onto 15th Avenue
1226 ft · 43 sec · 15th Avenue
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Turn right onto Hudson Street
45 m · 9 sec · Hudson Street
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Turn right onto Olympia Way
94 m · 10 sec · Olympia Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olympia Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Longview.
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
119 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Longview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Longview?
The road trip is about 216.3 miles (348.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Bellingham and 108.2 miles from Longview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 8:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Longview.
Stop Ideas Near Federal Way
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Longview. Straight-line distance: 182.34 mi (293.44 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 Longview
City in Washington state, United States
| Population | 38,515 |
| Coordinates | 46.1381700, -122.9381700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longview (-122.93817, 46.13817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $39.93 | $79.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.48 | $84.95 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.03 | $88.07 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $41.71 | $83.43 |
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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