How far is Bellingham, WA from Steilacoom, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Steilacoom, WA is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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 02h 50m.
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.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Steilacoom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Steilacoom.
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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
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South 72 Street, South 84 Street
1354 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on South 72nd Street, South 84th Street
1729 ft · 49 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard
3077 ft · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto South Tacoma Way
1440 ft · 37 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
5.3 mi · 11 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Puyallup Street
93 m · 10 sec · Puyallup Street
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Turn straight onto Rainier Street
2393 ft · 1 min · Rainier Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Steilacoom.
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 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 Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Steilacoom?
The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Bellingham and 66.4 miles from Steilacoom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 12:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Steilacoom. Straight-line distance: 109.96 mi (176.97 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 Steilacoom
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 47.1698200, -122.6026300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Steilacoom (-122.60263, 47.16982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.59 | $51.17 |
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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