How far is Washougal, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Washougal, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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City in the state of Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washougal and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washougal and Bellingham.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto G Street
48 m · 13 sec · G Street
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Turn left onto Washougal River Road
2204 ft · 1 min · Washougal River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
1000 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
9.9 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
125.5 mi · 2 hr 22 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 Washougal 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 205 North
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Washougal 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 Washougal to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 268.1 miles (431.5 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.8 miles from Washougal and 134.3 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.50 one way or $99.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Washougal and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near DuPont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Lakewood City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DuPont.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washougal and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 219.6 mi (353.41 km).
#1 Washougal
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 16,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.5826200, -122.3534200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $49.50 | $99.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $52.66 | $105.33 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $54.59 | $109.19 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $51.72 | $103.44 |
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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