How far is Buckley, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Buckley, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.3 mi
00h 55m
Flight
31.95 mi
51.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.95 mi
Kilometers
51.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.3 mi
Kilometers
69.69 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 7:28 AM PDT
Return by in Buckley
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckley
2026-04-17T06:32
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 7:28 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Auburn
WA

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

From Buckley
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Bellevue
21.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph WSW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckley and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckley and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cottage Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Cottage Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    841 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 410 East

    4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 410 East

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  7. 7

    Continue on Elhi Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 410 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

    933 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckley and Bellevue.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 43%
I 405 North
10.3 mi · 24%
State Route 410 East
10.1 mi · 23%
Elhi Hill Road
1.99 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.87 mi · 2%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

18.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 27m from Buckley
Leave By
4:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckley and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckley to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Buckley and 21.7 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckley and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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 Auburn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 10.4 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.7 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 9.3 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 Auburn.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

16 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

33 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

35 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckley and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 31.95 mi (51.42 km).

Buckley

#1 Buckley

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population5,286
Coordinates47.1631600, -122.0267800
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.026789, 47.163318)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.01
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.01 $16.01
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $5.77 $8.83 $17.66
Diesel $5.47 $8.36 $16.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckley and Bellevue. The current time is 06:32:53.

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.