How far is West Lake Stevens, WA from Bellingham, WA?

The driving distance from West Lake Stevens, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
66.61 mi
01h 14m
Flight
55.82 mi
89.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.82 mi
Kilometers
89.84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.61 mi
Kilometers
107.2 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellingham
Fri, May 22, 12:28 PM PDT
Return by in West Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 1:42 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lake Stevens
2026-05-22T11:14
Arrive Bellingham
Fri, May 22, 12:28 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lake Stevens
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
Mount Vernon
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From West Lake Stevens
31.8 mi
00h 37m
To Bellingham
34.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Stevens and Bellingham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Stevens and Bellingham.

  1. 1

    Start on 96th Drive Southeast

    9 m · 7 sec · 96th Drive Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Southeast

    584 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast

    121 m · 19 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 9

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    35 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 9

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 64th Street Northeast

    2.7 mi · 5 min · 64th Street Northeast

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    53.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive

    725 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto King Street

    144 m · 9 sec · King Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lakeway Drive

    2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Holly Street

    3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Bay Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    1333 ft · 41 sec · Prospect Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Dupont Street

    2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lake Stevens and Bellingham.

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
53.9 mi · 81%
State Route 9
4.22 mi · 6%
64th Street Northeast
2.66 mi · 4%
4th Street
0.74 mi · 1%
East Holly Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Lakeway Drive
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

53.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 37m from West Lake Stevens
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lake Stevens and Sunny near Bellingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lake Stevens to Bellingham?

The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from West Lake Stevens and 34.8 miles from Bellingham.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lake Stevens and Sunny near Bellingham.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon.

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

2 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

36 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

50 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Stevens and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 55.82 mi (89.84 km).

West Lake Stevens

#1 West Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America

Population21,047
Coordinates47.9934300, -122.1018000
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Bellingham

#2 Bellingham

The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.

Population93,955
Coordinates48.7595500, -122.4882200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: 96th Drive Southeast (-122.101758, 47.99343)
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $5.57 $13.08 $26.16
Premium $5.77 $13.56 $27.12
Diesel $5.47 $12.85 $25.69

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Lake Stevens and Bellingham. The current time is 11:14:33.

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.