How far is Lake Stevens, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Lake Stevens, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
36.62 mi
00h 45m
Flight
28.68 mi
46.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.62 mi
Kilometers
58.93 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, May 22, 11:57 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 12:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Stevens
2026-05-22T11:12
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, May 22, 11:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

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

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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maltby
WA

Census designated place

From Lake Stevens
15.8 mi
00h 22m
To Bellevue
20.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Stevens and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1206 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lakeshore Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Lakeshore Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on East Lake Stevens Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Lake Stevens Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Lake Stevens Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lake Stevens Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9

    58 m · 3 sec · State Route 9

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 522

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Stevens 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
13.7 mi · 37%
State Route 522
2.29 mi · 6%
South Lake Stevens Road
1.57 mi · 4%
East Lake Stevens Road
1.35 mi · 4%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 2%
East Lakeshore Drive
0.77 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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maltby
00h 22m from Lake Stevens
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Stevens and Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Stevens to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Lake Stevens and 20.8 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Stevens and Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Maltby

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

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

BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

12 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
RAIL

Edmonds station

20 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Everett Station

21 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Stevens and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 28.68 mi (46.15 km).

Lake Stevens

#1 Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population34,794
Coordinates48.0151000, -122.0637400
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.063864, 48.015168)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.18 $14.36
Premium $5.77 $7.44 $14.89
Diesel $5.47 $7.05 $14.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Stevens and Bellevue. The current time is 11:12:27.

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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.