How far is Mattawa, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Mattawa, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.72 mi
02h 24m
Flight
123.61 mi
198.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.61 mi
Kilometers
198.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.72 mi
Kilometers
237.74 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 29, 3:00 PM PDT
Return by in Mattawa
Wed, Apr 29, 5:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mattawa
2026-04-29T12:35
Arrive Bellevue
Wed, Apr 29, 3:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mattawa
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Mattawa
73.8 mi
01h 12m
To Bellevue
73.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Government Road

    1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Road 24 Southwest

    1753 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 243

    3 m · 1 sec · State Route 243

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243

    14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  8. 8

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mattawa 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
129 mi · 87%
State Route 243
14.3 mi · 10%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi
Government Road
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 21m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 12m from Mattawa
Leave By
1:42 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mattawa 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 Mattawa to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Mattawa and 73.9 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mattawa and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 123.61 mi (198.93 km).

Mattawa

#1 Mattawa

City in Washington, United States

Population5,112
Coordinates46.7379100, -119.9028200
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Government Road (-119.902819, 46.737791)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.53
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.26 $54.53
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.00 $58.01
Premium $5.77 $30.07 $60.13
Diesel $5.47 $28.48 $56.97

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Mattawa and Bellevue. The current time is 12:35:54.

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.