How far is Fern Prairie, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Fern Prairie, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 177 miles (284.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.04 mi
03h 05m
Flight
136.7 mi
220 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.7 mi
Kilometers
220 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.04 mi
Kilometers
284.92 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 12:36 PM PDT
Return by in Fern Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 3:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fern Prairie
2026-10-15T09:31
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 12:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fern Prairie
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Fern Prairie
88.5 mi
01h 32m
To Bellevue
88.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph E
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fern Prairie and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fern Prairie and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 267th Avenue

    687 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 267th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Brunner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Brunner Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 25th Street

    926 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 25th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Dresser Road

    1942 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Dresser Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 28th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 28th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Goodwin Road

    1299 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Goodwin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast Ingle Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Ingle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 199th Avenue

    3071 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 199th Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 58th Street

    1885 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 58th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Seattle

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fern Prairie and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 205 North
153 mi · 86%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 7%
Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
3.95 mi · 2%
Northeast Ingle Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Northeast 28th Street
1.26 mi · 1%
Northeast Brunner Road
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

I 205 North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 32m from Fern Prairie
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fern Prairie and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fern Prairie to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.9 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Fern Prairie and 88.5 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.97 one way or $67.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fern Prairie and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chehalis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fern Prairie and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 136.7 mi (220 km).

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#1 Fern Prairie

Positioned on a plateau in Clark County at an elevation of 459 feet, this unincorporated community is located north of the Camas and Washougal urban areas.

Population0
Coordinates45.6365100, -122.3987000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 267th Avenue (-122.398665, 45.636499)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.65 L · about $33.97
Round trip
$67.94
12.5 gal · 47.3 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $33.97 $67.94
Mid-grade $5.72 $35.74 $71.49
Premium $5.98 $37.36 $74.71
Diesel $7.29 $45.57 $91.15

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fern Prairie and Bellevue. The current time is 09:31:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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