How far is Wapato, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Wapato, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.42 mi
02h 24m
Flight
116.12 mi
186.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.12 mi
Kilometers
186.87 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.42 mi
Kilometers
240.47 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 24, 2:02 PM PDT
Return by in Wapato
Fri, Apr 24, 4:27 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wapato
2026-04-24T11:37
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 24, 2:02 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wapato
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 Wapato
74.6 mi
01h 12m
To Bellevue
74.8 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wapato and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2304 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    43.3 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wapato 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 68%
West 1st Street
43.8 mi · 29%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi
I 405
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

101 mi · 01h 54m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 12m from Wapato
Leave By
1:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wapato and Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wapato to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 74.6 miles from Wapato and 74.8 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.58 one way or $55.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wapato and 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 Wapato and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 116.12 mi (186.87 km).

Wapato

#1 Wapato

City in Washington

Population4,980
Coordinates46.4476300, -120.4203400
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: West 1st Street (-120.420337, 46.447808)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.27 gal
19.96 L · about $27.58
Round trip
$55.16
10.54 gal · 39.92 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.58 $55.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.34 $58.68
Premium $5.77 $30.41 $60.83
Diesel $5.47 $28.81 $57.62

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Wapato and Bellevue. The current time is 11:37:45.

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.