Origin
Eatonville, WA
Late night in Eatonville on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eatonville, WA to Bellevue, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
57.9 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eatonville, WA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 57.9 miles, this drive from Eatonville to Bellevue is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes. Since the entire trip stays within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, it serves as an efficient connection that is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to complete the route. Because the drive is short, you will not need to plan for overnight stays or mid-trip hotel stops. It is a practical route for those looking to transition from the smaller-town atmosphere of Eatonville to the urban landscape of Bellevue without the need for extensive travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Avenue East | 20.1 mi | 31m |
| Valley Freeway | 19.7 mi | 24m |
| I 405 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Meridian East | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue North | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mashell Avenue North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Meridian Avenue East
— 20.1 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eatonville, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on Mashell Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mashell Avenue North
2
Turn right onto Lynch Creek Road East
280 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lynch Creek Road East
3
Turn left onto WA 161
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue North
4
Continue on WA 161
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
5
Continue on WA 161
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Meridian East
6
Continue on WA 161
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
7
Continue on WA 161
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Meridian East
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
3.0 mi
·
4 min
Toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto WA 167
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 405
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Eatonville, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 22.7 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the ramp toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 512 East, WA 161 North: Seattle
8
25.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yaki...
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
8
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
$12.12 one way
$24.24 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| premium | $5.77 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
4:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive profile that keeps you engaged as you transition between different road types. You will spend about 50% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of Meridian Avenue East, the Valley Freeway, and I-405. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Meridian Avenue East, where you will cover 20.1 miles. Expect the road personality to shift from local roads to faster freeway stretches as you approach your destination. Being prepared for these changes in pace helps you stay comfortable behind the wheel throughout the hour-plus duration.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 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 22.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Eatonville, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
25.7 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 57.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 Bellevue, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Bellevue, 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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