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Trip from Moses Lake, 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

3h 13m

Distance

172 mi

277 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 1m ★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m

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

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Moses Lake, WA

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Trip Overview

Connecting Moses Lake to Bellevue, this 172-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via WA 171, West Broadway Avenue, and I-405, keeping your travel time efficient and predictable. Budgeting around $36 for fuel is a safe estimate for the trip, allowing you to focus on the transition from the interior of Washington toward the busier Pacific Coast region. Because the route is compact, you have the flexibility to depart mid-morning or afternoon without feeling rushed. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that bridges the gap between these two distinct areas of the state.

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

86 miles from Moses Lake, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WA 171 166 mi 3h 2m
West Broadway Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
I 405 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
116th Avenue Southeast 0.4 mi 1m
South Division Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: WA 171 — 166 mi, about 3h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Division Street

395 ft · 16 sec · South Division Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Avenue
3

Take the ramp onto WA 171; I 90 Bus

166 mi · 3 hr 2 min · WA 171; I 90 Bus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 405

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 405
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 12 Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast Use the left / right lanes.
9

Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
10

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right

45 ft · 3 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 172-mile trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, which will help break up the long 166-mile primary stretch. Since traffic patterns can shift as you approach the Bellevue area, timing your arrival to avoid peak commute hours is a smart way to keep your stress levels low. Keep your $36 fuel budget in mind, but consider topping off your tank before leaving Moses Lake to ensure you have plenty of range for the duration of the drive. Because this route is relatively short, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Prioritize a steady pace early on so you can navigate the final transition onto I-405 with ease.

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 86 miles from Moses Lake, WA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166 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 38 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m

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 Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake, WA

This is one driving day of about 172 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Moses Lake, 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 WA 171 for about 166 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown South Cle Elum, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Cle Elum, WA

86 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

Kittitas, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Cle Elum, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86 miles from Moses Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WA 171 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166 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 end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 172

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14254560010

Visit website

Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bellevue, Washington

0.4 mi

El Rodeo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moses Lake, Washington

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Espresso De Cafè

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moses Lake, Washington

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+15097666667

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Washington

2.5 mi

Seastar Restaurant & Raw Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $100 or ab mile 172

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14254560010

Visit website

Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 172

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+14256252931

Visit website

El Rodeo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+15097650606

Visit website

ENZO Italian Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15093611111

Visit website

509 Philly Stop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 61.4

Kittitas, Washington

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15098565946

Visit website

Shari's Cafe and Pies

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15095900596

Visit website

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.7

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15099252327

Visit website

Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 172

Redmond, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14257478424

Visit website

Espresso De Cafè

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–7 pm

+15097666667

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 172

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 73.7

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15099251777

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 98.3

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 147.4

North Bend, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

2.7 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 98.3

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 73.7

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 122.9

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 24.6

George, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 73.7

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

McCosh Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Moses Lake, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15097643805

Visit website

Wilburton Hill Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 172

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–8:30 pm

+14254526914

Visit website

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 172

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14255873300

Visit website

Dick and Jane's Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 73.7

Ellensburg, Washington

+15099253224

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 170.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue

Navigation decision point

8
168.8 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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
169 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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
170.5 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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
170.6 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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

$36.00 one way

$72.00 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $37.75 $75.50
premium $5.77 $39.06 $78.12
diesel $5.61 $37.98 $75.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.6 0 $18.06 $8.26
Efficient EV 43 0 $15.05 $6.88
EV Truck/SUV 68.8 0 $24.08 $11.01

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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

Moses Lake, WA

Night in Moses Lake on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellevue, WA

Night in Bellevue on Saturday

Local time

9:26 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°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

20 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

3h 13m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 97% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your journey involves a single 166-mile stretch on WA 171, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. Because this is a high-speed transit route, you will experience a consistent rhythm rather than frequent technical turns or local road detours. You should prepare for a steady interstate-style pace that stays relatively constant until you reach the final approach into Bellevue. It is a utilitarian drive designed for speed and reliability, perfect for those who prefer to keep their eyes on the road and arrive at their destination without unnecessary delays.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 166 mi on WA 171.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 171 and West Broadway Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 168.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 172 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 166 miles on WA 171. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 168.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Bellevue, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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