How far is West Valley, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from West Valley, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Valley and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Valley and Bellingham.
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Start on the route
96 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Tieton Drive
66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive
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Turn left onto South 72nd Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min · South 72nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Summitview Avenue
2043 ft · 54 sec · Summitview Avenue
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Turn left onto North 66th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue
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Continue on Prospect Way
2549 ft · 52 sec · Prospect Way
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Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road
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Turn left onto West Powerhouse Road
836 ft · 18 sec · West Powerhouse Road
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Turn right onto Ackley Road
95 m · 12 sec · Ackley Road
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West, US 97 North: Selah, Ellensburg
1455 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Selah Road
31 m · 2 sec · Selah Road
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Take the ramp slight right
34 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right
30.3 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 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 West Valley 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 90 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving West Valley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Valley to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 231.4 miles (372.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Tanner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from West Valley and 115.9 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.9 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 9:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.40 one way or $88.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Valley and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Tanner
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 Tanner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Valley and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 173.49 mi (279.2 km).
#1 West Valley
Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.5920700, -120.6050700 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $5.44 | $44.40 | $88.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $46.72 | $93.45 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $48.83 | $97.66 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $59.58 | $119.15 |
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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