How far is Richland, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Richland, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland and Bellingham.
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Start on Williams Boulevard
34 m · 7 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto Stevens Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Stevens Drive
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Turn right onto Catskill Street
87 m · 14 sec · Catskill Street
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Turn left onto Jadwin Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · Jadwin Avenue
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Continue on Vantage Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Vantage Highway
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Turn slight left
36 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
75 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Vantage Highway
39.8 mi · 51 min · Vantage Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243
26 m · 2 sec · State Route 243
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243
14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on I 90 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland and Bellingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 West
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Likely leaving Richland 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 Richland to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.6 miles from Richland and 143 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.75 one way or $105.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Richland and Chance Light Rain near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 227.03 mi (365.37 km).
#1 Richland
The most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
| Population | 59,439 |
| Coordinates | 46.2856900, -119.2844600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $52.75 | $105.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $56.12 | $112.23 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $58.17 | $116.34 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $55.11 | $110.21 |
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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