How far is Puyallup, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Puyallup, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The fourth most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Puyallup and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Puyallup and Bellevue.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
817 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
107 m · 17 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue Southeast
538 ft · 23 sec · 7th Avenue Southeast
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Turn sharp right onto 3rd Street Southeast
1583 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto East Pioneer
2504 ft · 59 sec · East Pioneer
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East, WA 167: Seattle
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2483 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.7 mi · 25 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
933 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast
1400 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Puyallup and Bellevue.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
19.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Puyallup 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 Puyallup to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Puyallup and 17.5 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.38 one way or $12.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Puyallup and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Kent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kent.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Puyallup and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 29.68 mi (47.76 km).
#1 Puyallup
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 42,569 |
| Coordinates | 47.1853800, -122.2929000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $6.38 | $12.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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