How far is Ravensdale, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from Ravensdale, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ravensdale and Bellevue.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravensdale and Bellevue.
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Start on Southeast Ravensdale Way
1842 ft · 48 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way
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Turn left onto 272nd Avenue Southeast
1026 ft · 45 sec · 272nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Turn right onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2659 ft · 1 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
32 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
2186 ft · 41 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
34 m · 2 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
5.5 mi · 9 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
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Continue on Maple Valley Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · Maple Valley Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 North: Everett
1684 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 10 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 Ravensdale 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.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
8.16 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ravensdale and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ravensdale to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
East Renton Highlands is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Ravensdale and 11.9 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ravensdale and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near East Renton Highlands
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Renton Highlands.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ravensdale and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 20.51 mi (33 km).
#1 Ravensdale
Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3523200, -121.9837300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $5.44 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $6.42 | $12.83 |
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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