How far is College Place, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from College Place, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 254 miles (408.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between College Place and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between College Place and Bellevue.
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Start on East Whitman Drive
19 m · 5 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Turn right onto North College Avenue
1690 ft · 34 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left
53 m · 8 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
797 ft · 19 sec · North College Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 19 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left
22.6 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right
88 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 182, US 12
11.8 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
70.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 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 College Place 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.
I 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101 mi · 01h 54m
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 College Place 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 College Place to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 254 miles (408.7 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Selah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from College Place and 122.1 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 8:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.89 one way or $93.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around College Place and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Selah
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 Selah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between College Place and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 209.99 mi (337.95 km).
#1 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $46.89 | $93.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.88 | $99.76 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.71 | $103.42 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $48.98 | $97.97 |
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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