How far is Bellingham, WA from Woodland, WA?

The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Woodland, WA is about 233.6 miles (376 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.6 miles (318 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.65 mi
04h 37m
Flight
197.62 mi
318.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.62 mi
Kilometers
318.04 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.65 mi
Kilometers
376.02 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM PDT
Return by in Bellingham
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellingham
2026-04-18T09:46
Arrive Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 2:24 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellingham
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Fife
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Bellingham
116.8 mi
02h 18m
To Woodland
116.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Woodland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Woodland.

  1. 1

    Start on Dupont Street

    2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Prospect Street

    1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Champion Street

    107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Magnolia Street

    2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellis Street

    700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lakeway Drive

    1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    118.6 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    112.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Pacific Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lewis River Road

    88 m · 10 sec · Lewis River Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Goerig Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goerig Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Woodland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
231 mi · 99%
Pacific Avenue
0.71 mi
West Magnolia Street
0.5 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.23 mi
Prospect Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
197.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fife
02h 18m from Bellingham
Leave By
7:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Woodland?

The road trip is about 233.6 miles (376 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Fife is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Bellingham and 116.9 miles from Woodland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 197.6 miles (318 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 7:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.12 one way or $86.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain around Bellingham and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Stop Ideas Near Fife

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fife and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 4.4 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.3 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fife.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

5 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

26 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

40 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

42 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 197.62 mi (318.04 km).

Bellingham

#1 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Woodland

#2 Woodland

Town in Washington state, United States

Population6,548
Coordinates45.9045600, -122.7439900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Bellingham (-122.48822, 48.75955)
End: Woodland (-122.74399, 45.90456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.21 L · about $43.12
Round trip
$86.24
16.48 gal · 62.42 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.12 $86.24
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.87 $91.74
Premium $5.77 $47.55 $95.11
Diesel $5.47 $45.05 $90.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellingham and Woodland. The current time is 09:46:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.