How far is West Longview, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from West Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.68 mi
02h 31m
Flight
106.55 mi
171.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.55 mi
Kilometers
171.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.68 mi
Kilometers
216.74 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM PDT
Return by in West Longview
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Longview
2026-04-22T22:08
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Longview
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
Tumwater
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From West Longview
66.7 mi
01h 15m
To Bellevue
68 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Longview and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on Lee Avenue

    599 ft · 32 sec · Lee Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Windemere Street

    792 ft · 37 sec · Windemere Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 46th Avenue

    803 ft · 43 sec · 46th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ocean Beach Highway

    4 mi · 9 min · Ocean Beach Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Cowlitz Way

    1 km · 2 min · West Cowlitz Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Pacific Avenue

    900 ft · 25 sec · North Pacific Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Kelso Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    92.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    20.7 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

    136 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

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

    2062 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Longview and Bellevue.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kelso Avenue
114 mi · 85%
I 405 North
12.5 mi · 9%
Ocean Beach Highway
4.03 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.72 mi · 1%
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi
West Cowlitz Way
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

North Kelso Avenue

Merge slight left

92.4 mi · 01h 46m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tumwater
01h 15m from West Longview
Leave By
1:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving West Longview and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Longview to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from West Longview and 68 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around West Longview and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Tumwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tumwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.5 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 4.5 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.

RAIL

Centennial Station

9 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

45 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

71 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Longview and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 106.55 mi (171.48 km).

West Longview

#1 West Longview

Unincorporated community

Population2,698
Coordinates46.1678900, -122.9990000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Lee Avenue (-122.99974, 46.168134)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.71
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.86 $49.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.44 $52.89
Premium $5.77 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.47 $25.97 $51.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Longview and Bellevue. The current time is 22:08:53.

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.