How far is Ilwaco, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Ilwaco, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ilwaco and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ilwaco and Bellevue.
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Start on 1st Avenue North
16 m · 9 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto Spruce Street East
2300 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street East
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Turn slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
3249 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
13.1 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
29.6 mi · 43 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Route 107
7.1 mi · 12 min · State Route 107
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1923 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway
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Continue straight
21.1 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2818 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 15 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 Ilwaco 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
29.6 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Rain leaving Ilwaco and Rain near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ilwaco to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
McCleary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Ilwaco and 86.4 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 10:22 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.87 one way or $63.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Ilwaco and Rain near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near McCleary
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 McCleary.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ilwaco and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 125.03 mi (201.22 km).
#1 Ilwaco
City in Pacific County, Washington, United States
| Population | 1,006 |
| Coordinates | 46.3089900, -124.0432100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $31.87 | $63.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $33.90 | $67.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $35.15 | $70.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $33.29 | $66.59 |
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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