How far is Opportunity, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Opportunity, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 372.8 miles (599.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.78 mi
06h 01m
Flight
253.48 mi
407.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.48 mi
Kilometers
407.94 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.78 mi
Kilometers
599.93 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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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 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 30, 9:20 AM PDT
Return by in Opportunity
Thu, Apr 30, 3:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opportunity
2026-04-30T03:18
Arrive Bellingham
Thu, Apr 30, 9:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Opportunity
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Opportunity
186.1 mi
03h 00m
To Bellingham
186.7 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Opportunity and Bellingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Opportunity and Bellingham.

  1. 1

    Start on South Pines Road

    2596 ft · 1 min · South Pines Road

  2. 2

    Continue on North Pines Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Pines Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Montgomery Avenue

    47 m · 6 sec · East Montgomery Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Spokane Valley Freeway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Spokane Valley Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    211 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Opportunity and Bellingham.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spokane Valley Freeway
279 mi · 75%
I 5 North
70.8 mi · 19%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 5%
North Pines Road
1.27 mi
East Holly Street
0.6 mi
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Spokane Valley Freeway

Keep slight left

211 mi · 03h 50m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.3 mi
253.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 00m from Opportunity
Leave By
11:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Opportunity 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 Opportunity to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 372.8 miles (599.9 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.1 miles from Opportunity and 186.7 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.81 one way or $137.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Opportunity and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opportunity and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 253.48 mi (407.94 km).

Opportunity

#1 Opportunity

Census designated place

Population25,877
Coordinates47.6499500, -117.2399100
Altitude611
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pines Road (-117.239868, 47.64995)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.15 gal
49.79 L · about $68.81
Round trip
$137.63
26.3 gal · 99.58 L
Estimated CO2
116.9 kg one way
Round trip: 233.7 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $68.81 $137.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $73.21 $146.41
Premium $5.77 $75.89 $151.78
Diesel $5.47 $71.89 $143.78

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Opportunity and Bellingham. The current time is 03:18:56.

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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.