How far is Rock Island, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Rock Island, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.78 mi
02h 41m
Flight
97.36 mi
156.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.36 mi
Kilometers
156.68 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.78 mi
Kilometers
245.88 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM PDT
Return by in Rock Island
Tue, May 12, 10:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Island
2026-05-12T17:07
Arrive Bellevue
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Island
9:30 PM PDT
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Rock Island
76.6 mi
01h 20m
To Bellevue
76.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rock Island and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Island and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Saunders Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · Saunders Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Garden Avenue

    590 ft · 27 sec · North Garden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rock Island Drive

    1899 ft · 1 min · Rock Island Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1101 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sunset Highway

    32 m · 1 sec · Sunset Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway

    4 mi · 8 min · Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 2/97

    1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97

  9. 9

    Continue on Odabashian Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  21. 21

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Island 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
75.9 mi · 50%
US 97
45.1 mi · 29%
US 2
14.3 mi · 9%
Sunset Highway
4.22 mi · 3%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Odabashian Bridge
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

75.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 20m from Rock Island
Leave By
1:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Island and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Island to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Rock Island and 76.2 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Island and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Island and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 97.36 mi (156.68 km).

Rock Island

#1 Rock Island

City in Douglas County, Washington

Population1,310
Coordinates47.3770700, -120.1439500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Saunders Avenue (-120.14395, 47.376967)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.41 L · about $28.21
Round trip
$56.41
10.78 gal · 40.82 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.21 $56.41
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.01 $60.01
Premium $5.77 $31.11 $62.21
Diesel $5.47 $29.47 $58.93

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Island and Bellevue. The current time is 17:07:28.

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.