How far is Fall City, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Fall City, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.05 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.84 mi
23.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.84 mi
Kilometers
23.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.05 mi
Kilometers
32.27 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 PM PDT
Return by in Fall City
Thu, Apr 23, 10:35 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall City
2026-04-23T21:43
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 10:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fall City
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Issaquah
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Fall City
10 mi
00h 12m
To Bellevue
10.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fall City and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall City and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on 338th Place Southeast

    29 m · 6 sec · 338th Place Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road

    28 m · 3 sec · Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    48 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Preston Fall City Road Southeast

    4 mi · 8 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast High Point Way

    2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Preston-Fall City Road

    110 m · 9 sec · Preston-Fall City Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

    933 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall City and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
12.2 mi · 61%
Preston Fall City Road Southeast
3.97 mi · 20%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 4%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi · 3%
Southeast High Point Way
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

12 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Issaquah
00h 12m from Fall City
Leave By
7:38 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fall City 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 Fall City to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Issaquah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Fall City and 10.1 miles from Bellevue.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fall City and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Issaquah

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Issaquah and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Issaquah.

RAIL

Tukwila station

18 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

23 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
BUS

Monroe, Washington

37 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall City and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 14.84 mi (23.88 km).

Fall City

#1 Fall City

Census designated place

Population1,993
Coordinates47.5673200, -121.8887300
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 338th Place Southeast (-121.888934, 47.567372)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.43
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.72 $7.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $5.77 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.47 $3.88 $7.76

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Fall City and Bellevue. The current time is 21:43:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.