How far is Buckley, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Buckley, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 132 miles (212.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
132.01 mi
02h 26m
Flight
112.34 mi
180.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.34 mi
Kilometers
180.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.01 mi
Kilometers
212.45 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Fri, Apr 17, 10:26 AM PDT
Return by in Buckley
Fri, Apr 17, 12:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckley
2026-04-17T08:00
Arrive Bellingham
Fri, Apr 17, 10:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Buckley
65.9 mi
01h 13m
To Bellingham
66.2 mi
01h 13m

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
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
70.8 mi · 54%
I 405 North
27.7 mi · 21%
Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 14%
State Route 410 East
10.1 mi · 8%
Elhi Hill Road
1.99 mi · 2%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

70.2 mi · 01h 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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
112.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
01h 13m from Buckley
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckley and Partly Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Buckley and 66.2 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.39 one way or $48.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mill Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mill Creek.

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

18 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckley and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 112.34 mi (180.8 km).

Buckley

#1 Buckley

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

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

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.026789, 47.163318)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.63 L · about $24.39
Round trip
$48.77
9.32 gal · 35.26 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.39 $48.77
Mid-grade $5.57 $25.94 $51.88
Premium $5.77 $26.89 $53.79
Diesel $5.47 $25.48 $50.95

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 Bellingham. The current time is 08:00:01.

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.