How far is Bellingham, WA from Ridgefield, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Ridgefield, WA is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
243.24 mi
04h 50m
Flight
203.79 mi
327.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.79 mi
Kilometers
327.97 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.24 mi
Kilometers
391.45 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield
Sat, May 2, 10:15 AM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Sat, May 2, 3:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-05-02T05:24
Arrive Ridgefield
Sat, May 2, 10:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 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
Tacoma
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From Bellingham
121.5 mi
02h 25m
To Ridgefield
121.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield

    1948 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pioneer Street

    821 ft · 20 sec · Pioneer Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1465 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1402 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    40 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    2514 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 5th Avenue

    29 m · 4 sec · South 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
239 mi · 98%
Pioneer Street
2.75 mi · 1%
West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
WA 501 South
0.37 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 15m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
203.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tacoma
02h 25m from Bellingham
Leave By
7:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Ridgefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.5 miles from Bellingham and 121.7 miles from Ridgefield.

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

The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 7:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.90 one way or $89.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellingham and Partly Sunny near Ridgefield.

Stop Ideas Near Tacoma

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tacoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 1.9 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Tacoma
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

2 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

28 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 203.79 mi (327.97 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Ridgefield

#2 Ridgefield

City in Washington, United States

Population11,278
Coordinates45.8151100, -122.7426000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Ridgefield (-122.7426, 45.81511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.49 L · about $44.90
Round trip
$89.80
17.16 gal · 64.98 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.90 $89.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $47.76 $95.53
Premium $5.77 $49.52 $99.03
Diesel $5.47 $46.91 $93.81

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Ridgefield. The current time is 05:24:55.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.