Origin
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Wednesday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Airway Heights, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 3m
Distance
271.6 mi
437 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 50m
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6 AM
5h 3m
8 AM
5h 30m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 10m
3 PM
5h 14m
5 PM
5h 29m
8 PM
4h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Airway Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Airway Heights, WA covers 271.6 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Bellevue Way Northeast, Northeast 2nd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.8 miles from Bellevue, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 3m drive with frequent turns across 271.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, WA to Airway Heights, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bellevue Way Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Airway Heights, WA.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
6 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Main Street
151 ft
·
8 sec
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Main Street
3
Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Bellevue Way Northeast
4
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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Northeast 2nd Street
5
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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108th Avenue Northeast
6
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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Northeast 4th Street
7
Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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I 405 South: Renton
8
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 90: Spokane, Seattle
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Spokane
11
Merge slight left
262 mi
·
4 hr 44 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 902 West: Medical Lake
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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SR 902 West: Medical Lake
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Aero Road
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Aero Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Aero Road
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Aero Road
102 ft
·
2 sec
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West Aero Road
16
Exit the roundabout onto West Aero Road
410 ft
·
8 sec
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West Aero Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Geiger Boulevard
26 ft
·
1 sec
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West Geiger Boulevard
18
Exit the roundabout onto West Geiger Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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West Geiger Boulevard
19
Turn left onto South Hayford Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
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South Hayford Road
20
Turn straight onto 2: West Sunset Highway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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2: West Sunset Highway
21
Turn left onto West Sunset Highway
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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West Sunset Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sunset Highway
118 ft
·
2 sec
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West Sunset Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West Sunset Highway
24
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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South Lundstrom Street
25
Turn left onto West 12th Avenue
43 ft
·
1 sec
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West 12th Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 135.8 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 2h 31m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.8 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Airway Heights, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, WA
This is one driving day of about 271.6 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellevue, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.8 mi from Bellevue, WA · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 135.8 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Airway Heights, WA
The final approach into Airway Heights, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Airway Heights, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.84 one way
$113.69 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $59.61 | $119.23 |
| premium | $5.77 | $61.68 | $123.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $59.97 | $119.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.5 | 1 | $28.52 | $13.04 |
| Efficient EV | 67.9 | 0 | $23.77 | $10.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.6 | 1 | $38.02 | $17.38 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Airway Heights, WA
Late night in Airway Heights on Wednesday
Local time
12:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
31°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
14 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
5h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Airway Heights, WA covers 271.6 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Bellevue Way Northeast, Northeast 2nd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.8 miles from Bellevue, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 3m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, WA to Airway Heights, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Airway Heights, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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