How far is Leavenworth, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Leavenworth, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
129.05 mi
02h 12m
Flight
71.71 mi
115.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.71 mi
Kilometers
115.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.05 mi
Kilometers
207.69 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM PDT
Return by in Leavenworth
Sat, May 30, 8:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leavenworth
2026-05-30T04:25
Arrive Bellevue
Sat, May 30, 6:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leavenworth
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Leavenworth
64.4 mi
01h 06m
To Bellevue
64.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward 97 South: Cle Elum, Ellensburg

    1275 ft · 36 sec · US 2

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 97

    35.2 mi · 44 min · US 97

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
75.9 mi · 59%
US 97
45 mi · 35%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi · 1%
I 405
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.4 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 06m from Leavenworth
Leave By
2:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Leavenworth and 64.6 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.81 one way or $47.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 71.71 mi (115.41 km).

Leavenworth

#1 Leavenworth

City in Chelan County, Washington

Population2,348
Coordinates47.5962300, -120.6614800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-120.661437, 47.596193)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $23.81
Round trip
$47.62
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $23.81 $47.62
Mid-grade $5.57 $25.33 $50.66
Premium $5.77 $26.26 $52.52
Diesel $5.47 $24.87 $49.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Leavenworth and Bellevue. The current time is 04:25:37.

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.