How far is Minnehaha, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Minnehaha, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minnehaha and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minnehaha and Bellingham.
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Start on Northeast 51st Street
17 m · 4 sec · Northeast 51st Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 22nd Avenue
814 ft · 40 sec · Northeast 22nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 54th Street
684 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 54th Street
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Continue on Northeast Ross Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Ross Street
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Continue on Northeast Ross Street
48 m · 13 sec · Northeast Ross Street
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Turn left onto Northeast Highway 99
1981 ft · 49 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Turn left
64 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Northeast Highway 99
555 ft · 12 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 5 North: Seattle
1931 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
130.2 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 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 Minnehaha 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
130 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minnehaha and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minnehaha to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Parkland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Minnehaha and 127.4 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.94 one way or $93.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minnehaha and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Parkland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Les Gove Park Multi-Purpose Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkland.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minnehaha and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 214.36 mi (344.98 km).
#1 Minnehaha
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.6590100, -122.6487100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $5.23 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.94 | $99.87 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.77 | $103.53 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $49.04 | $98.08 |
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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