How far is Kenmore, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Kenmore, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.32 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.35 mi
16.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.32 mi
Kilometers
23.05 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sun, May 24, 8:57 PM PDT
Return by in Kenmore
Sun, May 24, 9:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenmore
2026-05-24T20:36
Arrive Bellevue
Sun, May 24, 8:57 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenmore
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Kenmore
7.1 mi
00h 10m
To Bellevue
7.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 7:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenmore and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Bothell Way

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bothell Way

  2. 2

    Continue on Bothell Way Northeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bothell Way Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodinville Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Woodinville Drive

  4. 4

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

    2021 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Bothell Way
1.62 mi · 11%
Woodinville Drive
0.94 mi · 7%
Bothell Way Northeast
0.66 mi · 5%
Northeast 4th Street
0.53 mi · 4%
I 405
0.38 mi · 3%
108th Avenue Northeast
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

9.71 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 10m from Kenmore
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kenmore and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kenmore to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Kenmore and 7.1 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenmore and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenmore and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 km).

Kenmore

#1 Kenmore

City in Washington

Population23,062
Coordinates47.7573200, -122.2440100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Bothell Way Northeast (-122.24398, 47.757403)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.91 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1 gal · 3.82 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.78 $5.57
Premium $5.77 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.47 $2.73 $5.47

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenmore and Bellevue. The current time is 20:36:59.

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.