How far is Prairie Heights, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Prairie Heights, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.2 mi
00h 57m
Flight
32.17 mi
51.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.2 mi
Kilometers
64.7 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Mon, Nov 9, 4:18 PM PST
Return by in Prairie Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 5:15 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Heights
2026-11-09T15:20
Arrive Bellevue
Mon, Nov 9, 4:18 PM PST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM PST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Heights
9:30 PM PST
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
Kent
WA

The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.

From Prairie Heights
20.3 mi
00h 28m
To Bellevue
19.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 2:00 PM PST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 1:00 PM PST
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Heights and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on 243rd Avenue Court East

    33 m · 5 sec · 243rd Avenue Court East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 119th Street East

    144 m · 19 sec · 119th Street East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 242nd Avenue East

    2352 ft · 1 min · 242nd Avenue East

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 112th Street East

    2636 ft · 1 min · 112th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 234th Avenue East

    1.3 km · 2 min · 234th Avenue East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 410 East

    2972 ft · 56 sec · State Route 410 East

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  9. 9

    Continue on Elhi Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 410 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Heights 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
18.7 mi · 47%
I 405 North
10.3 mi · 26%
State Route 410 East
5.77 mi · 14%
Elhi Hill Road
1.99 mi · 5%
234th Avenue East
0.78 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

18.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kent
00h 28m from Prairie Heights
Leave By
4:36 PM PST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Prairie Heights and Rain near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Heights to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Prairie Heights and 19.9 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Prairie Heights and Rain near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Kent

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kent and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 11.1 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.9 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent.

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

21 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

25 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

27 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Heights and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 32.17 mi (51.77 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Prairie Heights

This census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington, is nestled within the Puyallup River valley.

Population0
Coordinates47.1493300, -122.1053000
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 243rd Avenue Court East (-122.104909, 47.149332)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.29
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.03 $7.15 $14.29
Mid-grade $5.29 $7.51 $15.02
Premium $5.55 $7.89 $15.77
Diesel $7.16 $10.17 $20.34

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Heights and Bellevue. The current time is 15:20:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.