Origin
White Center, WA
Late night in White Center on Sunday
Local time
2:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Center, 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
28m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Center, WA
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 16.3 miles, this quick trip from White Center to Bellevue is a straightforward commute that easily fits into a single day. You can expect a drive time of roughly 28 minutes, making it a highly efficient connection between these two Pacific Coast locations. With a modest fuel budget of $3, this route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because the duration is so short, you certainly won’t need to worry about overnight splits or complex logistics. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense path for getting across the region quickly. Whether you are heading out for business or a local visit, this drive is simple enough to handle with minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| I 5 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| 112th Avenue Southeast | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 90 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bellevue Way Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Roxbury Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| WA 509 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Michigan Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Center, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on Southwest Roxbury Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Roxbury Street
2
Turn slight left onto Olson Place Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Olson Place Southwest
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward WA 509 North: Seattle
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto WA 509
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 509
5
Continue on WA 99
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
1st Avenue South Bridge
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Michigan Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto South Michigan Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Michigan Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight right onto South Bailey Street
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Bailey Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
9
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 5, I 90
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
11
Merge onto I 5
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 5
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 164A
Toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 90
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward Bellevue Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on Bellevue Way Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellevue Way Southeast
18
Turn right onto 112th Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
112th Avenue Southeast
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Michigan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Michigan Street
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 5, I 90
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5, I 90
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, James Street, Madison Street, Spokane
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 164A
Toward I 90 East, I 5 North: Dearborn Street, J...
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Bellevue Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward Bellevue Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
2:57 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
7 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
28m 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?
This 16.3-mile journey feels like a turn-heavy local drive rather than a long-distance highway haul. You will spend only 25% of your travel time on highways, meaning the majority of your trip involves navigating local roads like 112th Avenue Southeast. While you do cross the Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel—which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.1 miles—the overall experience is defined by frequent turns and transitions. Expect a mix of standard I-5 traffic and more technical local steering as you move toward your destination. It is a functional, urban-style drive that requires you to stay alert through the various road changes.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
10/10
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 15 decision points packed into just 16.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
382 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
345 ft
Total Descent
640 ft
Highest Point
382 ft
Elevation Range
366 ft
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 White Center, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Spokane along the way.
Spokane
6.4 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel. 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; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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