How far is Soap Lake, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Soap Lake, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 170.9 miles (275 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
170.9 mi
02h 49m
Flight
127.42 mi
205.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.42 mi
Kilometers
205.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.9 mi
Kilometers
275.03 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 10:51 PM PDT
Return by in Soap Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soap Lake
2026-04-22T20:02
Arrive Bellevue
Wed, Apr 22, 10:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soap Lake
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Soap Lake
85.4 mi
01h 24m
To Bellevue
85.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soap Lake and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soap Lake and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Division Street North

    2051 ft · 2 min · Division Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Division Road Northwest

    2799 ft · 2 min · Division Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Alder Street Southwest

    2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest

    120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest

    19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle

    1838 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    141.3 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  10. 10

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soap Lake 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
142 mi · 83%
Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 12%
Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 1%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

141 mi · 02h 35m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 24m from Soap Lake
Leave By
12:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain leaving Soap Lake 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 Soap Lake to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Soap Lake and 85.5 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Soap Lake and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near 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 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soap Lake and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 127.42 mi (205.06 km).

Soap Lake

#1 Soap Lake

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

Population1,608
Coordinates47.3893100, -119.4905900
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Division Street North (-119.490414, 47.389264)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $31.55
Round trip
$63.11
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $31.55 $63.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $33.57 $67.14
Premium $5.77 $34.80 $69.60
Diesel $5.47 $32.97 $65.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Soap Lake and Bellevue. The current time is 20:02:11.

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.