How far is Electric City, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Electric City, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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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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Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Electric City and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Electric City and Bellevue.
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Start on Coulee Boulevard
24.2 mi · 31 min · Coulee Boulevard
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Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor
21.3 mi · 29 min · Coulee Corridor
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Continue on Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
141.3 mi · 2 hr 35 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 Electric City 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
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Electric City and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Electric City to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Electric City and 110.2 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.8 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 9:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.66 one way or $81.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Electric City and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.
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 Electric City and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 148.53 mi (239.03 km).
#1 Electric City
City in Washington
| Population | 1,002 |
| Coordinates | 47.9323700, -119.0380800 |
| Altitude | 503 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $40.66 | $81.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $43.26 | $86.51 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $44.84 | $89.68 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $42.48 | $84.96 |
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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