How far is Kelso, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Kelso, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kelso and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kelso and Bellingham.
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Start on North 4th Avenue
10 m · 6 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Cowlitz Way
532 ft · 13 sec · Cowlitz Way
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Turn right onto North Pacific Avenue
900 ft · 25 sec · North Pacific Avenue
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Continue on North Kelso Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1486 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
92.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kelso and Bellingham.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Kelso Avenue
Keep slight right
120 mi · 02h 24m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kelso and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kelso to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.5 miles from Kelso and 107.9 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 9:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.77 one way or $79.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kelso and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.
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Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kelso and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 181.59 mi (292.24 km).
#1 Kelso
Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Population | 12,438 |
| Coordinates | 46.1467800, -122.9084400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $39.77 | $79.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $42.31 | $84.62 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $43.86 | $87.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
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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