Origin
Lynnwood, WA
Late night in Lynnwood on Sunday
Local time
1:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynnwood, 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
29m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynnwood, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 20.4-mile drive from Lynnwood, WA to Bellevue, WA will take you approximately 29 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 80% of it on major interstates, so you can expect a relatively quick journey. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this is an economical option for getting between these two Pacific Coast communities. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is short, you won't need to split it overnight. Plan to utilize I-405 for the longest stretch of uninterrupted driving, covering 15.9 miles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 15.9 mi | 19m |
| 196th Street Southwest | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 5 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 15.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnwood, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on WA 99
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pacific Highway
2
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
196th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right
241 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto Poplar Way
307 ft
·
7 sec
·
Poplar Way
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 5
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 5
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 182
Toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 405
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 405
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
108th Avenue Northeast
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bellevue
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 182
Toward WA 525 North, I 405 South: Mukilteo, Bel...
8
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 4th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13A
Toward Northeast 4th Street
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
1:07 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
8 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
29m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 80% of this trip, primarily utilizing I-405 and I-5. The longest continuous section is a substantial 15.9 miles on I-405, allowing for steady progress. While the majority of the route involves higher speeds on the interstate, you will also encounter sections on 196th Street Southwest. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of major highways and the character of local arterial roads as you transition between them. The overall feel is one of efficient travel between two points in the Pacific Coast region.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and 196th Street Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Lynnwood, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Renton along the way.
Renton
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on I 405. 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles (I 405): 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.
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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