How far is Monroe, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Monroe, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.61 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.01 mi
32.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.01 mi
Kilometers
32.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.61 mi
Kilometers
41.22 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM PDT
Return by in Monroe
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-04-22T22:07
Arrive Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Woodinville
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Monroe
12.8 mi
00h 15m
To Bellevue
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lewis Street

    1420 ft · 52 sec · South Lewis Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2966 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward WA 522 West

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 522

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 522

    5.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 522

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    9.7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street

    1025 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

    1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 522
5.76 mi · 22%
State Highway 522
3.76 mi · 15%
WA 522 West
3.76 mi · 15%
I 405 South
0.78 mi · 3%
Northeast 4th Street
0.53 mi · 2%
South Lewis Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

9.71 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodinville
00h 15m from Monroe
Leave By
7:26 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Monroe and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Monroe and 12.8 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Monroe and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Woodinville

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

18 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

19 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
BUS

Monroe, Washington

19 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

21 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 20.01 mi (32.21 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population20,681
Coordinates47.8553800, -121.9709600
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lewis Street (-121.970799, 47.855379)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.42
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.71 $9.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.01 $10.02
Premium $5.77 $5.19 $10.39
Diesel $5.47 $4.92 $9.84

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 Monroe and Bellevue. The current time is 22:07:38.

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.