How far is West Lake Stevens, WA from Bellevue, WA?
The driving distance from West Lake Stevens, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Stevens and Bellevue.
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Start on 96th Drive Southeast
9 m · 7 sec · 96th Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southeast
584 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast
121 m · 24 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
34 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 522
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
9.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 4th Street
1025 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1765 ft · 1 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
1343 ft · 33 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Main Street
1146 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lake Stevens and Bellevue.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
9.71 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving West Lake Stevens and Sunny near Bellevue.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Lake Stevens to Bellevue?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maltby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from West Lake Stevens and 14.6 miles from Bellevue.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lake Stevens and Sunny near Bellevue.
Stop Ideas Near Maltby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Stevens and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 26.86 mi (43.23 km).
#1 West Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 21,047 |
| Coordinates | 47.9934300, -122.1018000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.73 | $11.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
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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