How far is Longview, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Longview, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.83 mi
03h 43m
Flight
182.34 mi
293.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.34 mi
Kilometers
293.44 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.83 mi
Kilometers
348.95 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM PDT
Return by in Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Longview
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Bellingham
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Longview
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Federal Way
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Longview
108.2 mi
01h 51m
To Bellingham
108.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olympia Way

    37 m · 4 sec · Olympia Way

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 16th Avenue

    135 m · 15 sec · 16th Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto 16th Avenue

    73 m · 8 sec · 16th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Way

    1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Way

  5. 5

    Continue on West Cowlitz Way

    1 km · 2 min · West Cowlitz Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Pacific Avenue

    900 ft · 25 sec · North Pacific Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Kelso Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kelso Avenue
213 mi · 98%
Washington Way
0.77 mi
West Cowlitz Way
0.64 mi
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Dupont Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

North Kelso Avenue

Keep slight right

120 mi · 02h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
182.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Federal Way
01h 51m from Longview
Leave By
9:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Longview and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Longview and 108.6 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 182.3 miles (293.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.03 one way or $80.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Longview and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Federal Way

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 Federal Way and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 9.6 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.6 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 Covington
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

12 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Longview and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 182.34 mi (293.44 km).

Longview

#1 Longview

City in Washington state, United States

Population38,515
Coordinates46.1381700, -122.9381700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Olympia Way (-122.938093, 46.138198)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.96 L · about $40.03
Round trip
$80.06
15.3 gal · 57.92 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $40.03 $80.06
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.59 $85.18
Premium $5.77 $44.15 $88.30
Diesel $5.47 $41.82 $83.65

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Longview and Bellingham. The current time is 19:11:22.

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.