Origin
Venersborg, WA
Evening in Venersborg on Saturday
Local time
7:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Venersborg, WA to Bellevue, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
170 mi
274 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 14m
★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Venersborg, WA
Wolfgang Weiser
Trip Overview
This 170-mile journey from Venersborg, WA to Bellevue, WA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 3 hours and 26 minutes of driving time. The route primarily utilizes major interstates like I-5 and I-405, making it a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel. With a projected fuel cost of $36, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or transit between these two Pacific Coast locations. While there's only one recommended stop, you'll find the majority of your travel time is on the highway, with 91% of the route on high-speed roads. This drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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
85 miles from Venersborg, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 142.3 mi | 2h 43m |
| I 405 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Northeast 219th Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Risto Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeast Eaton Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 199th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 142.3 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Venersborg, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on Northeast 209th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 209th Street
2
Continue on Northeast Risto Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Risto Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast Risto Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Northeast Risto Road
4
Continue on Northeast 199th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 199th Street
5
Continue on Southeast Eaton Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Eaton Boulevard
6
Continue on Southwest Eaton Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest Eaton Boulevard
7
Turn right onto WA 503
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 10th Avenue
8
Turn left onto WA 502
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on WA 502
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Northeast 219th Street
10
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Seattle
11
Merge onto I 5
122 mi
·
2 hr 17 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
21 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
448 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 405
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 26-minute estimated duration, starting your drive from Venersborg, WA, in the morning is advisable to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you approach Bellevue, WA. With only one stop recommended for this 170-mile trip, you can be flexible with your timing. The fuel cost is estimated at $36, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before embarking. A practical tip for this route is to monitor traffic conditions on I-405 as you get closer to Bellevue, as this section can experience significant congestion. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 142.3 miles on I-5, so plan your breaks accordingly before or after this segment.
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 85 miles from Venersborg, WA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.3 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 37 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 43m 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 45m
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 Venersborg, 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 Venersborg, WA
This is one driving day of about 170 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Venersborg, 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 5 for about 142.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85 miles from Venersborg, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.3 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 135.2 and 168.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
135.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 39m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
155.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 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 154A-B
Toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma...
9
155.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 154B
Toward I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
8
168.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m 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
168.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m 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
$35.58 one way
$71.16 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $37.31 | $74.63 |
| premium | $5.77 | $38.60 | $77.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.53 | $75.07 |
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: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.85 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Evening in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
7:49 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
10 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 26m 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.
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 170
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 170-mile route, with 91% of the travel occurring on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-5, including a long stretch of 142.3 miles on this interstate, which forms the backbone of the journey. The transition to I-405 will offer a change in scenery and traffic patterns as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area. While the profile is predominantly highway, the initial and final segments may involve some local road navigation via Northeast 219th Street, offering brief glimpses of the surrounding Pacific Coast landscape before returning to the efficiency of the freeway.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 135.2 miles in near I 5.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 170 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 135.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Venersborg, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Seattle along the way.
Seattle
13 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 170 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m 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 142.3 miles on I 5. 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 135.2 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 155.9 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 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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