How far is Mount Vista, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Mount Vista, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
163.45 mi
02h 48m
Flight
131.23 mi
211.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.23 mi
Kilometers
211.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.45 mi
Kilometers
263.04 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM PDT
Return by in Mount Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vista
2026-04-22T20:01
Arrive Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vista
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
Grand Mound
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Mount Vista
81.2 mi
01h 24m
To Bellevue
82.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
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 Mount Vista and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vista and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast Sam Smith Drive

    63 m · 9 sec · Northeast Sam Smith Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 159th Street

    1 km · 2 min · Northeast 159th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 50th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 50th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast 179th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Northeast 179th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    123.7 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

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

    136 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 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 Mount Vista 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
145 mi · 88%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 8%
Northeast 179th Street
2 mi · 1%
Northeast 50th Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 20m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Mound
01h 24m from Mount Vista
Leave By
12:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Mount Vista 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 Mount Vista to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Mount Vista and 82.3 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 12:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.19 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

9 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

28 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

68 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

72 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vista and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 131.23 mi (211.2 km).

Mount Vista

#1 Mount Vista

Census designated place

Population7,850
Coordinates45.7342800, -122.6328800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.63234, 45.734558)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $30.19
Round trip
$60.39
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.19 $60.39
Mid-grade $5.57 $32.12 $64.24
Premium $5.77 $33.30 $66.60
Diesel $5.47 $31.54 $63.09

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 Mount Vista and Bellevue. The current time is 20:01:53.

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.