How far is Bellingham, WA from West Richland, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to West Richland, WA is about 283 miles (455.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.7 miles (360 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m 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 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and West Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and West Richland.
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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
69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
127.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 243
14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243
29 m · 2 sec · State Route 243
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243
39.9 mi · 51 min · State Route 243
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
95 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Vantage Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Vantage Highway
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Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Twin Bridges Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harrington Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Harrington Road
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Continue on Grosscup Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Grosscup Boulevard
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Turn right onto Deer Street
547 ft · 24 sec · Deer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and West Richland.
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 90 East
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Sunny near West Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to West Richland?
The road trip is about 283 miles (455.5 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Bellingham and 141.7 miles from West Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.7 miles (360 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 5:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.28 one way or $104.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellingham and Sunny near West Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
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 Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and West Richland. Straight-line distance: 223.69 mi (360 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 Richland
City in Benton County, Washington
| Population | 15,423 |
| Coordinates | 46.3043000, -119.3614100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Richland (-119.36141, 46.3043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 456 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $52.28 | $104.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $55.61 | $111.23 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $57.65 | $115.30 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $54.62 | $109.23 |
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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