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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Algona, WA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

26.4 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m

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

Downtown Algona, WA, WA

Algona, WA

BM Amaro

Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Algona, WA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 37m 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 $5.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 26.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Algona, WA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, WA to Algona, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Bellevue Way Northeast
Northeast 2nd Street
108th Avenue Northeast
Northeast 4th Street
I 405 South
WA 167 South
Valley Freeway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

46 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Main Street

151 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
4

Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
5

Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
6

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street
7

Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton

0.4 mi · 53 sec · I 405 South: Renton
8

Merge slight left

10 mi · 12 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

0.5 mi · 1 min · WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
10

Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

0.5 mi · 57 sec · WA 167 South: Auburn
11

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

12 mi · 15 min · Valley Freeway
12

Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Southwest

0.4 mi · 53 sec · 15th Street Southwest
13

Turn right onto 15th Street Southwest

453 ft · 18 sec · 15th Street Southwest
14

Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Valley Highway North
15

Turn left onto 1st Avenue North

0.3 mi · 51 sec · 1st Avenue North
16

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.53 one way

$11.05 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $5.79 $11.59
premium $5.77 $6.00 $11.99
diesel $5.61 $5.83 $11.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Bellevue, WA

Morning in Bellevue on Thursday

Local time

11:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Algona, WA

Morning in Algona on Thursday

Local time

11:19 AM

PDT

Current temp

66°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

17 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

37m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Algona, WA covers 26.4 miles and takes about 37m 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 13.2 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 $5.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Algona, WA is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellevue, WA to Algona, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Algona, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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