How far is Palouse, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Palouse, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.07 mi
04h 43m
Flight
245.09 mi
394.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.09 mi
Kilometers
394.43 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.07 mi
Kilometers
455.56 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM PDT
Return by in Palouse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palouse
2026-04-22T18:14
Arrive Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palouse
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Royal City
WA

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

From Palouse
141.1 mi
02h 21m
To Bellevue
141.9 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Palouse and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Beach Street

    41 m · 8 sec · North Beach Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    83 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Bridge Street

    104 m · 12 sec · South Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Almota Road

    2366 ft · 1 min · West Almota Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 27

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clear Creek Road

    1955 ft · 33 sec · Clear Creek Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Clear Creek Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Clear Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Route 272

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 272

  9. 9

    Continue on East Canyon Street

    3059 ft · 2 min · East Canyon Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1913 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    880 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Fairview Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Almota Road

    1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  18. 18

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
129 mi · 45%
Clear Creek Road
8.6 mi · 3%
State Route 272
4.78 mi · 2%
Colfax Airport Road
3.05 mi · 1%
State Highway 27
2.76 mi · 1%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

129 mi · 02h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royal City
02h 21m from Palouse
Leave By
7:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Palouse 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 Palouse to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 283.1 miles (455.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Royal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Palouse and 141.9 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 7:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.28 one way or $104.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Royal City

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

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

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

37 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

45 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

47 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palouse and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 245.09 mi (394.43 km).

Palouse

#1 Palouse

City in Washington, USA

Population1,055
Coordinates46.9101700, -117.0757300
Altitude742
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: North Beach Street (-117.075712, 46.910171)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.81 L · about $52.28
Round trip
$104.56
19.98 gal · 75.62 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.28 $104.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.61 $111.23
Premium $5.77 $57.65 $115.30
Diesel $5.47 $54.62 $109.23

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 Palouse and Bellevue. The current time is 18:14:42.

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.