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Trip from West Richland, 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 56m

Distance

207.7 mi

334 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 43m ★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 48m

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

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Downtown West Richland, WA, WA

West Richland, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

This 195.5-mile journey from West Richland, WA, to Bellevue, WA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily using Grosscup Boulevard, West Van Giesen Street, and State Route 224, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $41. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region.

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

103.8 miles from West Richland, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 97 101.4 mi 1h 53m
I 82 95.4 mi 1h 43m
State Route 224 4.8 mi 6m
West Van Giesen Street 2.3 mi 4m
I 405 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
116th Avenue Southeast 0.4 mi 1m
East Kennedy Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 97 — 101.4 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Deer Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Deer Street
2

Turn right onto Grosscup Boulevard

224 ft · 8 sec · Grosscup Boulevard
3

Turn right onto WA 224

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Van Giesen Street
4

Enter roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street

96 ft · 1 sec · West Van Giesen Street
5

Continue on West Van Giesen Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Van Giesen Street
6

Continue on WA 224

4.8 mi · 6 min · State Route 224
7

Continue on WA 224

0.2 mi · 14 sec · East Kennedy Road
8

Enter roundabout

122 ft · 2 sec
9

Continue

0.3 mi · 19 sec
10

Merge onto I 82; US 12

64 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 82; US 12
11

Continue on I 82; US 97

31 mi · 33 min · I 82; US 97
12

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97

101 mi · 1 hr 53 min · US 97
Toward I 90 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 405

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 405
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

With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this drive offers excellent flexibility for departure times. You can easily start your journey in the morning and arrive in Bellevue by midday, or depart later and still reach your destination with ample daylight. Plan for one stop along the way, perhaps to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, staying alert and mindful of speed limits on local roads is crucial. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage as you transition between Grosscup Boulevard, West Van Giesen Street, and State Route 224 to ensure you're on the most efficient path.

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 103.8 miles from West Richland, WA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 46 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.8 miles or 1h 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 11m

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 West Richland, 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 West Richland, WA

This is one driving day of about 207.7 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from West Richland, 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 US 97 for about 101.4 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

104 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

Toppenish, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellensburg, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from West Richland, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 97 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.4 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 207.7

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14254560010

Visit website

Castilla Restaurant and Tapas Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bellevue, Washington

0.4 mi

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ellensburg, Washington

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Washington

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.7

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

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 207.7

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 207.7

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+14256252931

Visit website

Palace Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15099252327

Visit website

The Ridge Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 103.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+15099685441

Visit website

SpiceRoute - Indian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 29.7

Grandview, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15092672039

Bai Tong Thai Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 207.7

Redmond, Washington

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14257478424

Visit website

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Richland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15092190552

Visit website

Hops n Drops

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Richland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+15094913062

Visit website

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.7

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 103.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 29.7

Grandview, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Circle K Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 103.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 178

North Bend, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 103.8

Ellensburg, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 163.2

Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 133.5

Cle Elum, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 59.3

Wapato, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Wilburton Hill Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 207.7

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–8:30 pm

+14254526914

Visit website

Dick and Jane's Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 103.8

Ellensburg, Washington

+15099253224

Visit website

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 207.7

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14255873300

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 103.1 and 206.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
103.1 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 97

Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 West
8
204.4 mi into trip | ~3h 49m 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
204.7 mi into trip | ~3h 49m 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
206.1 mi into trip | ~3h 52m 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
206.3 mi into trip | ~3h 52m 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

$43.47 one way

$86.94 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $45.59 $91.18
premium $5.77 $47.17 $94.33
diesel $5.61 $45.86 $91.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.3 0 $21.81 $9.97
Efficient EV 51.9 0 $18.17 $8.31
EV Truck/SUV 83.1 1 $29.08 $13.29

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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

West Richland, WA

Night in West Richland on Saturday

Local time

9:27 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellevue, WA

Night in Bellevue on Saturday

Local time

9:27 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

Very similar conditions

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

Road read

3h 56m 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

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 207.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a driving experience characterized by frequent turns, as this route has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting a continuous engagement with local road conditions. As you travel, the roads will likely transition through various local and state routes, requiring your attention to navigation and speed adjustments. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise but rather a more involved drive through Washington's communities.

98% 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: 101.4 mi on US 97.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.1 miles in near US 97.

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 207.7 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 103.1 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.7 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 56m. Total distance: 207.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 101.4 miles on US 97. 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 103.1 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 204.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 204.7 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 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 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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