Trip from Bellevue, WA to Sunnyslope, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

140.2 mi

226 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Sunnyslope, WA

Derwin Edwards

Trip Overview

This 140.2-mile drive from Bellevue, WA to Sunnyslope, WA can be completed in about 2 hours and 51 minutes, making it a very manageable day trip. You'll spend 98% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing I 90, US 97, and US 2. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The journey offers a highway-focused experience, perfect for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is ideal for a single day, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.1 miles from Bellevue, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	75.8 mi	1h 25m
US 97	35.2 mi	44m
US 2	14.8 mi	19m
WA 970	9.9 mi	12m
I 405	1.3 mi	1m
Sunset Highway	0.4 mi	<1m
Northeast 4th Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Easy Street	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 75.8 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Sunnyslope, WA.

Start on this road

45 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right onto Main Street

150 ft · 7 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast

Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street

Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 17 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 405 South: Renton Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 405

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 405

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 East: Spokane Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 90

76 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth

Turn left onto WA 970

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Sunset Highway

At end of road, turn right onto WA 970

0.1 mi · 10 sec · WA 970

Take the exit onto WA 970

9.8 mi · 12 min · WA 970

Continue on US 97

35 mi · 44 min · US 97

Take the exit onto US 97

15 mi · 19 min · US 2

Enter roundabout onto Easy Street

225 ft · 9 sec · Easy Street

Continue on Easy Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Easy Street

Arrive at destination

Easy Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 2 hour and 51 minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential traffic leaving the Bellevue area. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $29, you have the flexibility to pace yourself. The longest stretch is 75.8 miles on I 90, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. Since this is a straightforward highway trip, focus on enjoying the efficiency of the route and arriving at your destination in Sunnyslope with ease.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 70.1 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 1h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.8 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 31 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 70.1 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunnyslope, 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 140.2 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 90 for about 75.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cle Elum, WA

70 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

Redmond, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Cle Elum, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.1 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bellevue, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14254560010

Visit website

Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bellevue, Washington

0.4 mi

The Restaurant & Terrace Bar at Salish Lodge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Snoqualmie, Washington

2.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Washington

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14254560010

Visit website

Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+14256252931

Visit website

The Restaurant & Terrace Bar at Salish Lodge

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 20

Snoqualmie, Washington

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14258882556

Visit website

Garlini's Napoletana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 140.2

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15098841707

Visit website

Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Redmond, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14257478424

Visit website

The Paradise Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 140.2

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15094709595

Visit website

Atlas Fare

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10 mile 140.2

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+15093000303

Visit website

Pybus Public Market

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 140.2

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+15098883900

Visit website

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Lupine Market and Café

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 120.2

Leavenworth, Washington

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+15095481875

Visit website

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 50.1

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 70.1

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Wilburton Hill Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–8:30 pm

+14254526914

Visit website

Walla Walla Point Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 140.2

Wenatchee, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15096618006

Visit website

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14255873300

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Northeast 4th Street

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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

2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

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 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 East: Spokane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.34 one way

$58.69 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$30.77	$61.54
premium	$5.77	$31.84	$63.68
diesel	$5.61	$30.95	$61.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.1	$14.72	$6.73
Efficient EV	35.1	$12.27	$5.61
EV Truck/SUV	56.1	$19.63	$8.97

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, WA

Morning in Bellevue on Sunday

Local time

7:32 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sunnyslope, WA

Morning in Sunnyslope on Sunday

Local time

7:32 AM

PDT

Current temp

43°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 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 51m 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

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for 98% of this 140.2-mile journey. You'll encounter stretches of high-speed travel, including a significant 75.8-mile segment on I 90, which forms the longest uninterrupted part of the trip. While the primary roads are major highways, the shift between I 90, US 97, and US 2 will offer some variation in the surrounding landscape as you progress towards Sunnyslope. This route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 75.8 mi on I 90.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 140.2 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

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 Sunnyslope, WA, road signs point toward Cle Elum and Leavenworth.

Cle Elum

79.4 mi in | ~1h 32m

Leavenworth

79.4 mi in | ~1h 32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 140.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.8 miles on I 90. 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 Sunnyslope, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical 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 Sunnyslope, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Sunnyslope, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Amoré Coffee

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar

The Restaurant & Terrace Bar at Salish Lodge

Garlini's Napoletana

Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

The Paradise Restaurant

Atlas Fare

Pybus Public Market

Amoré Coffee

Lupine Market and Café

Tesla Supercharger

Chevrolet Charging Station

Circle K Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

EVCS Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

EVCS Charging Station

Wilburton Hill Park

Walla Walla Point Park

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bellevue, WA

Sunnyslope, WA

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 51m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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