How far is Bellingham, WA from Wenatchee, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Wenatchee, WA is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Wenatchee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Wenatchee.
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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
58.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
1141 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee
2047 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
60.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn left onto State Route 207
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 207
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Turn right onto Beaver Valley Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Beaver Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Valley Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Continue on Chumstick Highway
11 mi · 17 min · Chumstick Highway
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Continue on Chumstick Road
878 ft · 35 sec · Chumstick Road
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Turn left
18.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn slight left onto State Route 285
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 285
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Continue on North Wenatchee Avenue
2.7 mi · 7 min · North Wenatchee Avenue
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Turn left onto Orondo Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Orondo Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orondo Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Wenatchee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 2 East
Exit the roundabout
60.5 mi · 01h 20m
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 Wenatchee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Wenatchee?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Index is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Bellingham and 95.1 miles from Wenatchee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 8:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.06 one way or $70.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Mostly Sunny near Wenatchee.
Stop Ideas Near Index
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 Index.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Wenatchee. Straight-line distance: 136.46 mi (219.61 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 Wenatchee
City in Chelan County, Washington
| Population | 34,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.4234600, -120.3103500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wenatchee (-120.31035, 47.42346)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
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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