How far is Cheney, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Bellevue.
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Start on the route
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto F Street
42 m · 8 sec · F Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
933 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast
1400 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 Cheney and Bellevue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
211 mi · 03h 50m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 261.1 miles (420.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Cheney and 130.7 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.8 miles (347.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 8:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.20 one way or $96.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 215.82 mi (347.33 km).
#1 Cheney
City in the U.
| Population | 12,930 |
| Coordinates | 47.4873900, -117.5757600 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $48.20 | $96.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $51.27 | $102.54 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $53.15 | $106.30 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $50.35 | $100.70 |
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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