How far is Colfax, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Colfax, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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.
City in Washington, USA
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 Colfax and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and Bellevue.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Canyon Street
42 m · 12 sec · East Canyon Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1913 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
880 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Fairview Street
1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street
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Continue on West Almota Road
1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road
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Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road
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Turn left
129.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min
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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
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 Colfax and Bellevue.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
129 mi · 02h 44m
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 Colfax 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 Colfax to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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 132.5 miles from Colfax and 133.3 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.09 one way or $98.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Colfax 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 Colfax and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 232.35 mi (373.93 km).
#1 Colfax
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 2,787 |
| Coordinates | 46.8801700, -117.3643500 |
| Altitude | 601 |
| 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: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $49.09 | $98.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $52.22 | $104.44 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $54.13 | $108.26 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $51.28 | $102.56 |
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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