How far is Bellingham, WA from Washougal, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Washougal, WA is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.
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.
City in the state of Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Washougal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Washougal.
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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
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
643 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washougal River Road
58 m · 2 sec · Washougal River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Washougal River Road
2205 ft · 1 min · Washougal River Road
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Turn right onto G Street
48 m · 12 sec · G Street
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Turn left
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Washougal.
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
Keep slight right
126 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 Washougal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Washougal?
The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.9 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?
DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Bellingham and 134 miles from Washougal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.45 one way or $98.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Washougal.
Stop Ideas Near DuPont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Lakewood City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DuPont.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Washougal. Straight-line distance: 219.6 mi (353.41 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 Washougal
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 16,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.5826200, -122.3534200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washougal (-122.35342, 45.58262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $49.45 | $98.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $52.61 | $105.22 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $54.54 | $109.07 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $51.66 | $103.33 |
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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