How far is Steilacoom, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Steilacoom, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Steilacoom and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Steilacoom and Bellingham.
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Start on Rainier Street
10 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Rainier Street
68 m · 5 sec · Rainier Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Rainier Street
2776 ft · 2 min · Rainier Street
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Continue on Steilacoom Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · Steilacoom Boulevard
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Continue on Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
2.4 mi · 4 min · Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto South Tacoma Way
1640 ft · 46 sec · South Tacoma Way
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Tacoma Mall Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 74th Street
99 m · 8 sec · South 74th Street
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Continue on South 72nd Street
581 ft · 20 sec · South 72nd Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
119.5 mi · 2 hr 24 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 Steilacoom 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 5 North
Keep slight right
120 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Steilacoom and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Steilacoom to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Steilacoom and 69.2 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Steilacoom and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Steilacoom and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 109.96 mi (176.97 km).
#1 Steilacoom
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 6,416 |
| Coordinates | 47.1698200, -122.6026300 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $25.07 | $50.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.67 | $53.33 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.19 | $52.37 |
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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