How far is Clarkston, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 389.1 miles (626.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Bellingham.
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Start on 6th Street
1325 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Inland Empire Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Inland Empire Highway
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Continue on US Highway 12
25 mi · 31 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Villard
2811 ft · 36 sec · Villard
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Continue on Main Street
13.8 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Owens Road
46 m · 9 sec · Owens Road
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 261
29.3 mi · 51 min · State Route 261
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 26
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
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Continue on State Route 26
63.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · State Route 26
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Continue on Road 13 Southwest
10.2 mi · 15 min · Road 13 Southwest
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Continue on State Route 26 West
6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 26 West
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Continue on I 90 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 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 Clarkston and Bellingham.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Clarkston and Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 389.1 miles (626.2 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.1 miles from Clarkston and 194 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.85 one way or $143.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkston and Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Kittitas
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 Kittitas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 300.79 mi (484.07 km).
#1 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 626 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
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 | $71.85 | $143.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $76.43 | $152.87 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $79.24 | $158.47 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $75.06 | $150.12 |
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 · May 05, 2026
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