How far is Montesano, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Montesano, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.59 mi
01h 47m
Flight
78.78 mi
126.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.78 mi
Kilometers
126.78 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.59 mi
Kilometers
163.49 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 10:49 PM PDT
Return by in Montesano
Sat, Apr 18, 12:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montesano
2026-04-17T21:01
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 10:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montesano
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
DuPont
WA

City in the state of Washington

From Montesano
50.7 mi
00h 53m
To Bellevue
50.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fleet Street

    894 ft · 36 sec · South Fleet Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Wynooche Avenue

    586 ft · 22 sec · West Wynooche Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1373 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1923 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway

    10.1 mi · 13 min · Olympic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montesano 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
86.5 mi · 85%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 12%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.62 mi · 1%
Southeast 8th Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuPont
00h 53m from Montesano
Leave By
2:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montesano and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Montesano and 50.8 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montesano and Partly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near DuPont

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

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

17 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

23 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

50 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montesano and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 78.78 mi (126.78 km).

Montesano

#1 Montesano

City in Washington, United States

Population4,074
Coordinates46.9812100, -123.6026600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.602765, 46.98121)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.57 L · about $18.73
Round trip
$37.47
7.16 gal · 27.14 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $18.73 $37.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $19.93 $39.86
Premium $5.77 $20.66 $41.32
Diesel $5.47 $19.57 $39.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montesano and Bellevue. The current time is 21:01:28.

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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.