Origin
Bellevue, WA
Afternoon in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
3:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Morton, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
87.2 mi
140 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellevue, WA
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Morton, WA
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Trip Overview
Bellevue, WA to Morton, WA is 87.2 miles and takes about 2 hours 9 minutes via Main Street, Bellevue Way Northeast, and Northeast 2nd Street, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington State and the Pacific Coast region, primarily utilizing surface roads. It's a straightforward drive that won't eat up your entire day, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely start to a longer adventure. Consider this route if you prefer to stay on local roads and avoid highway speeds for most of your travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.6 miles from Bellevue, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Avenue East | 20.1 mi | 31m |
| Valley Freeway | 19.9 mi | 24m |
| State Route 7 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| I 405 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Alder Cutoff Road East | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Mountain Highway East | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| WA 161 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Morton Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Meridian Avenue East
— 20.1 mi, about 31m
Traffic on I-405
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,052 veh/hr typical · worst 5,841
Quietest
2 AM
~464 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Morton, WA.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
150 ft
·
7 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bellevue Way Northeast
4
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Street
5
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 405
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto WA 167
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on WA 161; WA 512
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 161; WA 512
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto WA 161
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 161
Toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto WA 161
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
31st Avenue Southwest
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on WA 161
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Meridian
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on WA 161
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
18
Continue on WA 161
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meridian East
19
Continue on WA 161
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
20
Continue on WA 161
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
21
Continue on WA 161
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue North
22
Turn left onto Center Street East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Center Street East
23
Continue on Alder Cutoff Road East
6.5 mi
·
11 min
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Alder Cutoff Road East
24
At end of road, turn left onto WA 7
4.9 mi
·
7 min
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Mountain Highway East
25
Turn right onto WA 7
14 mi
·
18 min
·
State Route 7
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on WA 7
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Morton Road
27
Continue on WA 7
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
2nd Street
28
Arrive at destination
WA 7
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour 9-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with departure times. Leaving in the morning will allow you to enjoy daylight for the entire 87.2-mile trip. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the fuel cost is estimated at $18, plan to fuel up before you leave Bellevue to ensure you have a full tank. Keep an eye out for changes in speed limits as you move from more populated areas to less developed ones along the route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.6 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.6 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morton, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bellevue, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellevue, WA
This is one driving day of about 87.2 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bellevue, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Meridian Avenue East for about 20.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.6 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue Sou...
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Oly...
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
WA 161
Take the exit onto WA 161 toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 161 South: South Hill, Eatonville
7
36 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
WA 161 / 31st Avenue Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto WA 161 / 31st Avenue Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.36 one way
$36.72 round trip
$5.35/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.56 | $19.07 | $38.15 |
| premium | $5.76 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $19.22 | $38.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Morton, WA
Afternoon in Morton on Friday
Local time
3:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Mount Rainier National Park
National Park
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano, Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., spawning fi...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
$30
near mile 72.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 87.2-mile drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through urban and suburban areas initially, transitioning to more local streets. Expect to encounter traffic signals and intersections frequently as you don't merge onto any high-speed highways. The longest stretch without a significant break will likely involve navigating through connected city streets and local thoroughfares.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Meridian Avenue East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 87.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,558 ft
28 ft
Total Climb
1,569 ft
Total Descent
694 ft
Highest Point
1,558 ft
~81 mi in
Elevation Range
1,531 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellevue, WA and Morton, WA, road signs point toward Rainier Avenue South, Olympia and Eatonville.
Rainier Avenue South
11.3 mi in
|
~16m
Olympia
32.1 mi in
|
~42m
Eatonville
35.5 mi in
|
~47m
|
via WA 161
About the Cities
Starting in Bellevue, WA
Full guide →Founded 1869
Bellevue is the largest city on the east side of Lake Washington, across from Seattle in Washington state. Bellevue is perhaps the most ritzy part of the Seattle metro area and the Puget Sound region, mainly due to the presence of Microsoft at nearby Redmond and other tech companies occupying the downtown office towers. The dense downtown has much of the region's upscale and luxury retail. It also has many neighborhoods comprised of large houses, and excellent vistas of the water for the lucky few. It is considered more pleasant and safe, if blander, than Seattle, though the influx of international tech workers has led to a vibrant Chinese community.
Top landmarks
- • Bellevue Arts Museum — museum in Bellevue, Washington, US
Arriving in Morton, WA
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 87.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Meridian Avenue East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Morton, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Mount Rainier National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morton, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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