How far is Bellingham, WA from Mill Creek East, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Mill Creek East, WA is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Mill Creek East.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Mill Creek East.
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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
66.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 96 East: 128th Street Southwest
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 96 East: 128th Street Southwest
45 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto 128th Street Southwest
1.2 km · 1 min · 128th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Dumas Road
2966 ft · 2 min · Dumas Road
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Turn right onto Bothell-Everett Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Continue on Bothell-Everett Highway
1101 ft · 26 sec · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn left onto 180th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · 180th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 32nd Drive Southeast
692 ft · 49 sec · 32nd Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 33rd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Mill Creek East.
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
66.1 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Mill Creek East.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Mill Creek East?
The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 36.7 miles from Bellingham and 36.8 miles from Mill Creek East.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Mill Creek East.
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 Mill Creek East. Straight-line distance: 65.29 mi (105.07 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 Mill Creek East
This Snohomish County locale is situated in a verdant, generally suburban landscape northeast of Seattle.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8360200, -122.1876600 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Mill Creek East (-122.18766, 47.83602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $5.44 | $14.08 | $28.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $14.81 | $29.62 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $18.89 | $37.77 |
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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