Origin
Bellevue, WA
Afternoon in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Tukwila, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tukwila, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 21m 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 $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 21m drive with frequent turns across 14.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 Tukwila, WA is easy. At 21m 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 Tukwila, 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 181 South | — | — |
| Interurban Avenue South | — | — |
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 Tukwila, 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
12 mi
·
14 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station, West Valley Highway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station, West Valley Highway
10
Keep slight left
138 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interurban Avenue South
12
Turn left onto South 141st Place
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 141st Place
13
Continue on 58th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
58th Avenue South
14
Turn right onto South 144th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 144th Street
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Tukwila, WA
Afternoon in Tukwila on Thursday
Local time
2:48 PM
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
21m 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 Tukwila, WA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 21m 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 7.4 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 $3.10 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 Tukwila, WA is easy. At 21m 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 Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Tukwila, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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