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Trip from Tukwila, 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

22m

Distance

14.6 mi

24 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

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Tukwila, WA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 14.6-mile drive from Tukwila, WA, to Bellevue, WA, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 22 minutes. It's a great option for a single-day excursion, with a modest fuel cost estimate of around $3. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing I-405 for a significant portion of the journey. Given its brevity and the fact that both the origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, this drive is ideal for a short hop between these two Washington locations, requiring no overnight stays. You'll find it a practical and efficient way to travel between these nearby cities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 11.4 mi 14m
Interurban Avenue South 1.1 mi 2m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
116th Avenue Southeast 0.4 mi 1m
58th Avenue South 0.2 mi <1m
West Valley Highway <0.1 mi <1m
South 141st Place <0.1 mi <1m
South 144th Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 11.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South 144th Street

47 ft · 6 sec · South 144th Street
2

Turn left onto 58th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 58th Avenue South
3

Continue on South 141st Place

445 ft · 16 sec · South 141st Place
4

Turn right onto Interurban Avenue South

1.1 mi · 2 min · Interurban Avenue South
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on WA 181

527 ft · 14 sec · West Valley Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Everett Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 405

11 mi · 14 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 12 Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast Use the left / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
11

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right

45 ft · 3 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Interurban Avenue South

Turn right onto Interurban Avenue South

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 405 North: Renton, Everett

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 405 North: Renton, Everett
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 405

Merge onto I 405

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.1 mi into trip | ~18m 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
13.2 mi into trip | ~18m 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

$3.06 one way

$6.11 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $3.20 $6.41
premium $5.77 $3.32 $6.63
diesel $5.61 $3.22 $6.45

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.28 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Tukwila, WA

Late night in Tukwila on Sunday

Local time

4:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Light Rain Likely

SSW 7 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 2:38AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Destination

Bellevue, WA

Late night in Bellevue on Sunday

Local time

4:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

47°F

Rain

S 6 mph 75% chance Live forecast

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 2:38AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch issued April 13 at 12:01AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 78% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.4 miles along I-405, offering a consistent pace. While the profile is highway-focused, you will transition onto local roads like Interurban Avenue South and Main Street, which will introduce a different driving dynamic before rejoining the faster-paced interstate. This mix means you'll experience both the efficiency of highway travel and the more localized feel of city streets.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Interurban Avenue South. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Interurban Avenue South.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 14.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Interurban Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

183 ft 34 ft

Total Climb

280 ft

Total Descent

339 ft

Highest Point

183 ft

~6.3 mi in

Elevation Range

149 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tukwila, WA and Bellevue, WA, road signs point toward Everett and 116Th Avenue Southeast.

Everett

1.4 mi in | ~3m

116Th Avenue Southeast

13.1 mi in | ~18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.4 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 0.2 miles (Interurban Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (I 405): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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