How far is Bellingham, WA from West Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to West Valley, WA is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 03m 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 31m.
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.
Town in Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and West Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and West Valley.
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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
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street
1748 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Ackley Road
107 m · 15 sec · Ackley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powerhouse Road
836 ft · 20 sec · West Powerhouse Road
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Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Way
2549 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Way
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Continue on North 66th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Summitview Avenue
2043 ft · 59 sec · Summitview Avenue
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Turn left onto North 72nd Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min · North 72nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Tieton Drive
66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive
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Turn left
96 m · 23 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 West Valley.
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
101 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Sunny near West Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to West Valley?
The road trip is about 230.6 miles (371.1 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Tanner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Bellingham and 115.6 miles from West Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 7:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.24 one way or $88.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Sunny near West Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Tanner
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 Tanner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 173.49 mi (279.2 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 Valley
Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.5920700, -120.6050700 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $5.44 | $44.24 | $88.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $46.55 | $93.11 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $48.65 | $97.31 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $59.36 | $118.71 |
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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