How far is Pullman, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from Pullman, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 370.1 miles (595.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
370.08 mi
06h 09m
Flight
283.58 mi
456.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.58 mi
Kilometers
456.37 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
370.08 mi
Kilometers
595.58 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM PDT
Return by in Pullman
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pullman
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive Bellingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 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
11:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pullman
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 Pullman
184.2 mi
03h 04m
To Bellingham
185.9 mi
03h 04m

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
13 to 16 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Kamiaken Street

    112 m · 14 sec · Northeast Kamiaken Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast Olsen Street

    109 m · 12 sec · Northeast Olsen Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Davis Way

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Northwest Davis Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Davis Way

    1.4 km · 1 min · Davis Way

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    795 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Fairview Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Fairview Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Almota Road

    1072 ft · 30 sec · West Almota Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Colfax Airport Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  14. 14

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pullman 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
129 mi · 35%
I 5 North
70.8 mi · 19%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 5%
Davis Way
13.5 mi · 4%
Colfax Airport Road
3.05 mi · 1%
Northwest Davis Way
1.58 mi
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

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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.5 mi
283.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
03h 04m from Pullman
Leave By
11:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Pullman and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pullman to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 370.1 miles (595.6 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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 184.2 miles from Pullman and 185.9 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 283.6 miles (456.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 $68.34 one way or $136.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Pullman and Chance Light Rain 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 Pullman and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 283.58 mi (456.37 km).

Pullman

#1 Pullman

City in eastern Washington

Population34,336
Coordinates46.7312700, -117.1796200
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: (-117.179198, 46.731327)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 596 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.06 gal
49.43 L · about $68.34
Round trip
$136.69
26.12 gal · 98.86 L
Estimated CO2
116.1 kg one way
Round trip: 232.1 kg / 512 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $68.34 $136.69
Mid-grade $5.57 $72.71 $145.41
Premium $5.77 $75.37 $150.74
Diesel $5.47 $71.40 $142.80

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 Pullman and Bellingham. The current time is 22:00:05.

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.