Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33.9 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Puyallup, WA
JOHN CALLERY
This 33.9-mile drive from Bellevue, WA, to North Puyallup, WA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it requires no overnight stays. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 92% of the journey taking place on major freeways, making it a quick commute. You'll be covering the longest stretch of 20.9 miles on the Valley Freeway without needing to exit. Expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this trip, which is a modest amount for the distance covered. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't experience major geographic shifts.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 20.9 mi | 26m |
| I 405 | 10.1 mi | 12m |
| Valley Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Valley Avenue East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Way Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and North Puyallup, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto WA 167
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 161
Continue on WA 161
Turn right onto Valley Avenue Northeast
Continue on Valley Avenue East
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 161 toward WA 161 North: Milton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.09 one way
$14.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in North Puyallup on Sunday
Local time
3:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
The character of this drive is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 92% of the 33.9 miles spent on major freeways like Valley Freeway and I 405. This means you'll experience a consistent, fast-paced journey for most of the 45-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 20.9 miles on the Valley Freeway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While Valley Avenue Northeast is part of the route, the bulk of the experience is on high-speed roadways, making it less about varied scenery and more about efficient travel between points.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and I 405. 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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to North Puyallup, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Rainier Avenue South along the way.
Rainier Avenue South
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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