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

The driving distance from Fords Prairie, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
86.37 mi
01h 35m
Flight
70.91 mi
114.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.91 mi
Kilometers
114.12 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.37 mi
Kilometers
139 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 9:37 AM PDT
Return by in Fords Prairie
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fords Prairie
2026-04-17T08:01
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 9:37 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fords Prairie
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lakewood
WA

The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

From Fords Prairie
43.1 mi
00h 47m
To Bellevue
43.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    50.3 mi · 1 hr

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fords 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
71.3 mi · 83%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 14%
Harrison Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi · 1%
Southeast 8th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

50.3 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lakewood
00h 47m from Fords Prairie
Leave By
3:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fords Prairie and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Fords Prairie and 43.2 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lakewood

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 Lakewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.9 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
City of Puyallup
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Puyallup

Puyallup , WA
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Rating 3.3/5 23 reviews City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

11 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

29 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tukwila station

38 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

50 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fords Prairie and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 70.91 mi (114.12 km).

Fords Prairie

#1 Fords Prairie

Census designated place

Population1,959
Coordinates46.7351000, -122.9890200
Altitude54
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Avenue (-122.989021, 46.7351)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.54 L · about $15.96
Round trip
$31.92
6.1 gal · 23.08 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $15.96 $31.92
Mid-grade $5.57 $16.98 $33.96
Premium $5.77 $17.60 $35.20
Diesel $5.47 $16.67 $33.35

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fords Prairie and Bellevue. The current time is 08:01:16.

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.