Road Trips from Bellevue, WA
Deciding on a weekend escape from Bellevue? You've got options ranging from super short hops to longer hauls. For a quick outing, there are several spots less than an hour away with park access. If you're looking to cover more ground, you can reach destinations over 200 miles away in under four hours, offering different terrain. This list gives you a mix of nearby and farther-flung possibilities, all with a generally high drive score.
Total Routes
34
Shortest
0.6h
With Parks Nearby
29
Under 2 hours
12 total in this range
Full-day getaway
9 total in this range
Benton City, WA
3h 48m202.4 mi one way
For a longer excursion, Benton City is 202.4 miles away and takes 3.8 hours via mostly highway. This route has hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes and a high drive score. You'll have park access to Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park along the way.
Winlock, WA
2h 14m108.6 mi one way
Mount Vista, WA
3h 15m163.5 mi one way
Grandview, WA
3h 23m179.1 mi one way
Meadow Glade, WA
3h 16m164.9 mi one way
Weekend trip
13 total in this range
Brewster, WA
4h 11m201.2 mi one way
Brewster is a longer drive at 201.2 miles, estimated at 4.2 hours, primarily on highways. It has the highest drive score on this list at 9 and includes Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park access.
White Salmon, WA
4h 41m234.3 mi one way
College Place, WA
5h265 mi one way
At 265 miles and 5 hours, this is the longest drive on the list, mostly on highways. It has a solid drive score and offers access to Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, suitable for a dedicated weekend trip.
Colfax, WA
5h 21m265.7 mi one way
Asotin, WA
6h 35m307.1 mi one way
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Brewster, WA
4h 11m201.2 mi one way
White Salmon, WA
4h 41m234.3 mi one way
Benton City, WA
3h 48m202.4 mi one way
College Place, WA
5h265 mi one way
Brewster, WA
4h 11m201.2 mi one way
College Place, WA
5h265 mi one way
Colfax, WA
5h 21m265.7 mi one way
Asotin, WA
6h 35m307.1 mi one way
Brewster, WA
4h 11m201.2 mi one way
White Salmon, WA
4h 41m234.3 mi one way
Benton City, WA
3h 48m202.4 mi one way
College Place, WA
5h265 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With parks accessible on most routes, spring offers pleasant conditions for shorter drives. The mostly highway options remain viable.
Summer
Longer drives like those to Benton City or College Place are ideal in summer, with mostly highway routes and park access available.
Fall
The varied terrain options, like the hilly route to Benton City, are accessible via mostly highway drives with good drive scores.
Winter
Short, quick drives to nearby destinations like Redmond or West Lake Sammamish are practical, with mostly highway routes and consistent park access.
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