Bellevue, WA to North Bonneville, WA is 203.8 miles and takes about 4h 8m via I 5, I 405, and Evergreen Highway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington state, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards the Columbia River Gorge area. With 83% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct trip. It's a manageable one-day drive, perfect if you're looking for a straightforward transit between two points without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.9 miles from Bellevue, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
146.5 mi
2h 47m
Evergreen Highway
15.7 mi
22m
I 405
13.2 mi
16m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
10.1 mi
13m
I 205
10.1 mi
13m
Lewis and Clark Highway
4.9 mi
6m
Garrison Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 146.5 mi, about 2h 47m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 426 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,353 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,020
Quietest
2 AM
~455 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 North Bonneville, WA.
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Start on this road
45 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Main Street
150 ft·7 sec·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: RentonUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 405
13 mi·16 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Toward I 5 South: PortlandUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
20 mi·25 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
126 mi·2 hr 22 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
10 mi·13 min·I 205
Toward I 205 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 27Toward WA 14: Camas, City CenterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward WA 14 East: CamasUse the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto WA 14
5.6 mi·6 min·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on WA 14
3.9 mi·5 min·Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto WA 14
85 ft·1 sec·Lewis and Clark Highway
18
Continue on WA 14
0.9 mi·1 min·Lewis and Clark Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto WA 14
102 ft·1 sec·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
20
Continue on WA 14
4.5 mi·6 min·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
21
Continue on WA 14
16 mi·22 min·Evergreen Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right
301 ft·12 sec
23
Turn left onto Cascade Drive
0.2 mi·27 sec·Cascade Drive
24
Turn right onto Garrison Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Garrison Drive
25
Turn right onto Shahala
186 ft·8 sec·Shahala
26
Continue on Shahala East
0.1 mi·26 sec·Shahala East
27
Arrive at destination
Shahala East
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, departing in the morning from Bellevue will give you ample time to reach North Bonneville before evening, even with a brief stop. Since the longest stretch on I 5 is 146.5 miles, plan a fuel and rest break before or during that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $43, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving Bellevue. Given the relatively short duration, you have flexibility in your timing, but aim to avoid peak urban commute hours around the Seattle area if possible.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.9 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.5 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 45 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.9 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bonneville, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellevue, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 203.8 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Bellevue, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 146.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 171.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Northeast 4th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
7
161.2 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|I 205
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 toward I 205 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
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171.2 mi into trip|~3h 21m in
Take the exit toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
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.
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
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171.4 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 14 East: Camas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward WA 14 East: Camas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.52 one way
$87.04 round trip
$5.42/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.71
$45.85
$91.69
premium
$5.97
$47.86
$95.72
diesel
$7.30
$58.55
$117.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.1
0
$21.40
$9.78
Efficient EV
51
0
$17.83
$8.15
EV Truck/SUV
81.5
1
$28.53
$13.04
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Bellevue, WA
Late night
in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
5:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
E 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
North Bonneville, WA
Late night
in North Bonneville on Saturday
Local time
5:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 83% of the 203.8 miles on freeways like I 5 and I 405. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 146.5 miles on I 5, suggesting extended periods of consistent speed. The transition to surface roads, like Evergreen Highway, will occur after this long freeway segment. Expect a lot of merging and exiting activity as you navigate through urban and suburban areas before reaching more open highway cruising.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 146.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Evergreen Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northeast 4th Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 203.8 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 161.2 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
721 ft21 ft
Total Climb
1,378 ft
Total Descent
1,416 ft
Highest Point
721 ft
~189.2 mi in
Elevation Range
700 ft
Notable High Points
721 ft at ~189.2 miles+572 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to North Bonneville, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 203.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 146.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 North Bonneville, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 161.2 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at North Bonneville, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
