How far is Klahanie, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Klahanie, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.65 mi
01h 52m
Flight
85.05 mi
136.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.65 mi
Kilometers
163.59 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:12 PM PDT
Return by in Klahanie
Thu, Oct 15, 4:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Klahanie
2026-10-15T12:19
Arrive Bellingham
Thu, Oct 15, 2:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Klahanie
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
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Klahanie
50.6 mi
00h 56m
To Bellingham
51 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE
Destination
66°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Klahanie and Bellingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Klahanie and Bellingham.

  1. 1

    Start on 249th Avenue Southeast

    1345 ft · 1 min · 249th Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast

    1671 ft · 56 sec · Klahanie Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    1560 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    2340 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    801 ft · 21 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West: Seattle

    2438 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Klahanie and Bellingham.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
70.8 mi · 70%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 19%
I 90 West
6.81 mi · 7%
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
2.12 mi · 2%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

70.2 mi · 01h 23m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
00h 56m from Klahanie
Leave By
2:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Klahanie and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Klahanie to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Klahanie and 51 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.51 one way or $39.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Klahanie and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Klahanie and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 85.05 mi (136.87 km).

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#1 Klahanie

This King County, Washington census-designated place is situated on the Eastside of Lake Sammamish.

Population0
Coordinates47.5709700, -122.0083900
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: 249th Avenue Southeast (-122.008381, 47.570972)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $19.51
Round trip
$39.02
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $19.51 $39.02
Mid-grade $5.72 $20.53 $41.06
Premium $5.98 $21.46 $42.91
Diesel $7.29 $26.18 $52.36

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 Klahanie and Bellingham. The current time is 12:19:17.

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.