How far is Key Center, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Key Center, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.59 mi
01h 10m
Flight
31.53 mi
50.75 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Key Center.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.75 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.59 mi
Kilometers
94.29 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 12:32 PM PDT
Return by in Key Center
Thu, Oct 15, 1:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Key Center
2026-10-15T11:22
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Oct 15, 12:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Key Center
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Milton
WA

City in Washington, USA

From Key Center
29 mi
00h 35m
To Bellevue
29.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Key Center and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Key Peninsula Highway Northwest

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Goldman Drive Northwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    145 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward WA 16 East

    1834 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    13.1 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Key Center 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
21 mi · 36%
WA 16 East
14.4 mi · 25%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 21%
Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
6.11 mi · 10%
Purdy Drive Northwest
0.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

20.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 35m from Key Center
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Key Center and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Key Center to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Key Center and 29.6 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 4:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Key Center and Partly Cloudy near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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 Milton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 5.1 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 Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.1 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

8 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

24 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

41 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Key Center and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.75 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Key Center

Situated on the Key Peninsula within Pierce County, Washington, this unincorporated area rests at an elevation of 184 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates47.3406500, -122.7454100
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Key Peninsula Highway Key Peninsula North (-122.745317, 47.340617)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.50
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $11.25 $22.50
Mid-grade $5.72 $11.84 $23.68
Premium $5.98 $12.37 $24.74
Diesel $7.29 $15.09 $30.19

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Key Center and Bellevue. The current time is 11:22:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.