How far is Zillah, WA from Bellevue, WA?

The driving distance from Zillah, WA to Bellevue, WA is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
156.78 mi
02h 31m
Flight
123.74 mi
199.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.74 mi
Kilometers
199.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.78 mi
Kilometers
252.32 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM PDT
Return by in Zillah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zillah
2026-04-22T21:44
Arrive Bellevue
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 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
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zillah
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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Zillah
78.3 mi
01h 15m
To Bellevue
78.5 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
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 Zillah and Bellevue.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zillah and Bellevue.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    2948 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Meyers Road

    1522 ft · 43 sec · Meyers Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    933 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

    1400 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

    2038 ft · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
101 mi · 65%
Meyers Road
51.7 mi · 33%
I 405 North
1.49 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.72 mi
116th Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi
1st Avenue
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
123.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 15m from Zillah
Leave By
1:26 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Zillah 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 Zillah to Bellevue?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Zillah and 78.5 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Zillah and Light Rain Likely near Bellevue.

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zillah and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 123.74 mi (199.14 km).

Zillah

#1 Zillah

City in Washington

Population3,135
Coordinates46.4020700, -120.2620000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

The most populous city in Washington.

Population148,073
Coordinates47.6103800, -122.2006800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-120.262081, 46.401967)
End: (-122.20084, 47.610293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.94 L · about $28.94
Round trip
$57.88
11.06 gal · 41.88 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.94 $57.88
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.79 $61.57
Premium $5.77 $31.91 $63.83
Diesel $5.47 $30.23 $60.47

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 Zillah and Bellevue. The current time is 21:44:19.

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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.