How far is Wenatchee, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Wenatchee, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wenatchee and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wenatchee and Bellingham.
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Start on Orondo Avenue
10 m · 5 sec · Orondo Avenue
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Turn right onto South Wenatchee Avenue
3.7 mi · 9 min · South Wenatchee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
18.2 mi · 25 min · US 2
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Turn right onto Chumstick Road
878 ft · 30 sec · Chumstick Road
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Continue on Chumstick Highway
11 mi · 17 min · Chumstick Highway
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Continue on Beaver Valley Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · Beaver Valley Road
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Continue on Beaver Valley Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Beaver Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 207
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 207
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Turn right
60.5 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
23.9 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
2194 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 8 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 Wenatchee 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
60.5 mi · 01h 20m
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 Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Index is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Wenatchee and 88.2 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 9:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.81 one way or $67.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Index
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 Index.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wenatchee and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 136.46 mi (219.61 km).
#1 Wenatchee
City in Chelan County, Washington
| Population | 34,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.4234600, -120.3103500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $33.81 | $67.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.96 | $71.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.28 | $74.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.32 | $70.63 |
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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