How far is Bellingham, WA from Prairie Ridge, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.39 mi
02h 43m
Flight
113.16 mi
182.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.16 mi
Kilometers
182.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.39 mi
Kilometers
206.62 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie Ridge
Mon, Jun 1, 4:00 PM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Mon, Jun 1, 6:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-06-01T13:17
Arrive Prairie Ridge
Mon, Jun 1, 4:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Everett
WA

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

From Bellingham
64.2 mi
01h 21m
To Prairie Ridge
64.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Prairie Ridge.

  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

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

    3042 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Elhi Hill Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Elhi Hill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Prairie Road East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Prairie Road East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 214th Avenue East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 214th Avenue East

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 128th Street Court East

    890 ft · 38 sec · 128th Street Court East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 211th Avenue Court East

    752 ft · 26 sec · 211th Avenue Court East

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 211th Avenue Court East

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
69.9 mi · 54%
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 22%
Valley Freeway
19.2 mi · 15%
WA 410 East
5.24 mi · 4%
214th Avenue East
1.28 mi · 1%
South Prairie Road East
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Everett
01h 21m from Bellingham
Leave By
1:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Prairie Ridge?

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Bellingham and 64.2 miles from Prairie Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Prairie Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Everett

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

1 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

22 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

22 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

23 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Prairie Ridge. Straight-line distance: 113.16 mi (182.12 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Prairie Ridge

#2 Prairie Ridge

Census designated place

Population11,464
Coordinates47.1376000, -122.1487300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Prairie Ridge (-122.14873, 47.1376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.41
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $23.71 $47.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $5.77 $26.14 $52.29
Diesel $5.47 $24.77 $49.53

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Prairie Ridge. The current time is 13:17:13.

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.