How far is Grand Coulee, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Grand Coulee, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
222.12 mi
03h 45m
Flight
150.2 mi
241.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.2 mi
Kilometers
241.73 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.12 mi
Kilometers
357.47 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM PDT
Return by in Grand Coulee
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Coulee
2026-04-19T04:40
Arrive Bellevue
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Coulee
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Grand Coulee
111 mi
01h 52m
To Bellevue
111.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Coulee and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Coulee and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Spokane Way

    43 m · 5 sec · Spokane Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    50 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Midway Avenue

    1553 ft · 44 sec · Midway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Midway Avenue

    78 m · 7 sec · Midway Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Coulee Avenue

    2795 ft · 57 sec · Grand Coulee Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Coulee Boulevard

    25.1 mi · 33 min · Coulee Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Coulee Corridor

    21.3 mi · 29 min · Coulee Corridor

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Alder Street Southwest

    2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest

    120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest

    19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1838 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  16. 16

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Coulee 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
142 mi · 64%
Coulee Boulevard
25.1 mi · 11%
Coulee Corridor
21.3 mi · 10%
Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 9%
Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.32 mi · 2%
Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.9 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
01h 52m from Grand Coulee
Leave By
9:28 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Grand Coulee 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 Grand Coulee to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 111 miles from Grand Coulee and 111.1 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 9:28 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.03 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Grand Coulee and Chance Light Rain near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kittitas, 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 Kittitas.

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Coulee and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 150.2 mi (241.73 km).

Grand Coulee

#1 Grand Coulee

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population1,050
Coordinates47.9415400, -119.0033500
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Spokane Way (-119.003384, 47.941536)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.67 L · about $41.03
Round trip
$82.05
15.68 gal · 59.34 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $41.03 $82.05
Mid-grade $5.57 $43.65 $87.29
Premium $5.77 $45.24 $90.49
Diesel $5.47 $42.86 $85.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Coulee and Bellevue. The current time is 04:40:54.

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.