How far is Mill Creek East, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Mill Creek East, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mill Creek East and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek East and Bellingham.
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Start on 33rd Avenue Southeast
109 m · 35 sec · 33rd Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right onto 32nd Drive Southeast
102 m · 17 sec · 32nd Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 180th Street Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · 180th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Bothell-Everett Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bothell-Everett Highway
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Turn left onto Dumas Road
2804 ft · 1 min · Dumas Road
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Turn left onto 128th Street Southeast
2974 ft · 1 min · 128th Street Southeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1740 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mill Creek East and Bellingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
66.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mill Creek East 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 Mill Creek East to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Mill Creek East and 37 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.13 one way or $28.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mill Creek East and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Ketchum.
Stanwood station
Skagit Transportation Center
Everett Station
Bellingham station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mill Creek East and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 65.29 mi (105.07 km).
#1 Mill Creek East
This Snohomish County locale is situated in a verdant, generally suburban landscape northeast of Seattle.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8360200, -122.1876600 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $14.87 | $29.74 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $18.96 | $37.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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