Davenport to Bellevue is 257.9 miles and takes about 4h 53m via I 90, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily follows the Interstate 90 corridor, connecting the Pacific Coast region of Eastern Washington to the Puget Sound area. It’s a straightforward, highway-focused journey that makes for a convenient single-day trip. With 91% of the route on highways, expect efficient travel time for this leg of your Pacific Northwest adventure.
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
128.9 miles from Davenport, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
220.3 mi
4h
Harrington-Tokio Road North
14.6 mi
18m
State Highway 28
12.2 mi
15m
North Hills Road
3.4 mi
4m
East Danekas Road
1.4 mi
1m
I 405
1 mi
1m
12th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 220.3 mi, about 4h
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 79 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,934 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,597
Quietest
2 AM
~110 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Davenport, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on US 2
0.4 mi·59 sec·Morgan Street
2
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.8 mi·1 min·12th Street
3
Continue on WA 28
12 mi·15 min·State Highway 28
4
Turn slight left onto WA 23
0.5 mi·55 sec·North 3rd Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto WA 23
0.1 mi·11 sec·East Sherlock Street
6
Turn slight right onto WA 23
0.1 mi·14 sec·East Main Street
7
Turn right onto South Coal Creek Road
0.4 mi·50 sec·South Coal Creek Road
8
Continue on Harrington-Tokio Road North
15 mi·18 min·Harrington-Tokio Road North
9
Continue on North Hills Road
3.4 mi·4 min·North Hills Road
10
Turn left onto US 10 Hist
1.4 mi·1 min·East Danekas Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
12
Merge onto I 90; US 395
9.3 mi·9 min·I 90; US 395
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
211 mi·3 hr 50 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 405
1.0 mi·1 min·I 405
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 12Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue SoutheastUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue SoutheastUse the left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi·1 min·116th Avenue Southeast
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right
45 ft·3 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 53m estimated drive time and 257.9-mile length, this trip is easily achievable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow for any unexpected delays. The longest stretch on I 90 is over 220 miles, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before you hit that segment to ensure you’re comfortable. While the route is efficient, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially as you approach the $54 estimated fuel cost.
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 128.9 miles from Davenport, WA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 220.3 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 57 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.9 miles or 2h 29m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Davenport, 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 Davenport, WA
This is one driving day of about 257.9 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Davenport, 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 220.3 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 43.6 and 256.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
43.6 mi into trip|~56m in|I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
254.6 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
254.8 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
8
256.3 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
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 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue South...
8
256.5 mi into trip|~4h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.24 one way
$100.48 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$52.64
$105.27
premium
$5.39
$54.74
$109.48
diesel
$4.80
$48.70
$97.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.4
0
$27.08
$12.38
Efficient EV
64.5
0
$22.57
$10.32
EV Truck/SUV
103.2
1
$36.11
$16.51
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Davenport, WA
Late night
in Davenport on Sunday
Local time
3:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
S 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Late night
in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
3:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
ESE 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 17 at 9:08PM PDT until July 18 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
1 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
4h 53m 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...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 257.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 91% of the total mileage on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 90, which provides a consistent and direct path across the state. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 220.3 miles on I 90, meaning you can settle in for a good period without needing to navigate complex turns. While primarily highway, the initial section involves Harrington-Tokio Road North and State Highway 28, offering a brief change of pace before merging onto the main interstate.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 220.3 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Harrington-Tokio Road North. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.6 miles in near I 90.
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 14 significant decision points across 257.9 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 43.6 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Davenport is a rural city of 1,800 people (2020) in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington. It serves as the seat of and a hub for business, medical and educational services in Lincoln County.
Bellevue is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington state, just across Lake Washington from Seattle. Bellevue had a population of 150,000 in 2021, making it the largest city on the Eastside of King County.
Bellevue is perhaps the most ritzy part of the Seattle metro area, 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 generally considered more pleasant and safe than Seattle, if blander, though the influx of international tech workers has led to a vibrant Chinese community.
=== Local information ===
Bellevue City Council website
Top landmarks
•Bellevue Arts Museum — museum in Bellevue, Washington, US
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 257.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 220.3 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 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 Bellevue, 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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 43.6 miles (I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 254.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Bellevue, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
