How far is Bellingham, WA from West Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to West Lake Stevens, WA is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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 Skagit County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and West Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and West Lake Stevens.
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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
53.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville, Tulalip
1326 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 528 East: Marysville
41 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 4th Street
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Continue on 64th Street Northeast
2.7 mi · 5 min · 64th Street Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 9
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Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
121 m · 23 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 95th Drive
584 ft · 28 sec · 95th Drive
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Turn right onto 96th Drive Southeast
9 m · 1 sec · 96th Drive Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 96th Drive Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and West Lake Stevens.
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
53.4 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Bellingham and Sunny near West Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to West Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from Bellingham and 31.7 miles from West Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.72 one way or $23.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellingham and Sunny near West Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and West Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 55.82 mi (89.84 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 West Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 21,047 |
| Coordinates | 47.9934300, -122.1018000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Lake Stevens (-122.1018, 47.99343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $12.25 | $24.49 |
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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