How far is Cheney, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 243 miles (391 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.
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.
Town of the United States
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 Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Bellingham.
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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
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheney and Bellingham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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 Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 349.9 miles (563.1 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?
South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.7 miles from Cheney and 175.2 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 243 miles (391 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.9 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 5:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.58 one way or $129.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum
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 South Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 242.97 mi (391.02 km).
#1 Cheney
City in the U.
| Population | 12,930 |
| Coordinates | 47.4873900, -117.5757600 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $64.58 | $129.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $68.70 | $137.39 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $71.21 | $142.43 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $67.46 | $134.93 |
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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