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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Burbank, WA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 22m

Distance

233.4 mi

376 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 9m ★
6 AM
4h 23m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 32m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 48m
8 PM
4h 15m

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

Downtown Burbank, WA, WA

Burbank, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Burbank, WA covers 233.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 82, US 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.85 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

116.7 miles from Bellevue, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 233.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 233.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 82. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.5 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northeast 4th Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 233.4 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Northeast 4th Street

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

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 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
7
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 East: Spokane
7
104.1 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 97

Take the exit onto US 97 toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

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. Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
8
206.1 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in | US 12

Take the exit onto US 12 toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

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 102 Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bellevue, WA and Burbank, WA, road signs point toward I‑182 East and Pasco.

I‑182 East

206.1 mi in | ~3h 50m | via US 12

Pasco

206.1 mi in | ~3h 50m | via US 12

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 100.5 mi 1h 51m
I 82 64.1 mi 1h 8m
US 97 37.8 mi 42m
US 12 23.2 mi 25m
Lewis and Clark Trail 3 mi 3m
I 405 1.3 mi 1m
Fifth Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Northeast 4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 100.5 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

45 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Main Street

150 ft · 7 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast

0.1 mi · 22 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 · 17 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
6

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 405

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 90

101 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto US 97

38 mi · 42 min · US 97
Toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 82; US 12

64 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 82; US 12
14

Take the exit onto US 12

23 mi · 25 min · US 12
Exit 102 Toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 12

3.0 mi · 3 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
17

Turn slight right onto WA 124

13 ft · 0 sec · State Route 124
18

Keep slight left at fork

94 ft · 1 sec
19

Turn slight left onto WA 124

0.3 mi · 23 sec · State Route 124
20

Enter roundabout onto Fifth Avenue

116 ft · 1 sec · Fifth Avenue
21

Continue on Fifth Avenue

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Fifth Avenue
22

At end of road, turn right onto West Maple Street

320 ft · 14 sec · West Maple Street
23

Turn left onto Fourth Avenue

281 ft · 13 sec · Fourth Avenue
24

Turn left onto Cherry Street

413 ft · 18 sec · Cherry Street
25

Arrive at destination

Fifth Avenue

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 116.7 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.5 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 51 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 116.7 miles or 2h 13m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burbank, 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.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 233.4 miles and 4h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 100.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 116.7 mi from Bellevue, WA · 2h 13m into the drive

Downtown Cle Elum, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cle Elum, WA

117 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

Monroe, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kittitas, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 116.7 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.5 miles.

Arriving in Burbank, WA

The final approach into Burbank, 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 Burbank, WA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.85 one way

$97.70 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $51.23 $102.46
premium $5.77 $53.00 $106.00
diesel $5.61 $51.53 $103.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70 0 $24.51 $11.20
Efficient EV 58.4 0 $20.42 $9.34
EV Truck/SUV 93.4 1 $32.68 $14.94

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Afternoon in Bellevue on Thursday

Local time

3:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burbank, WA

Afternoon in Burbank on Thursday

Local time

3:13 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°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

5 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

4h 22m 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 Burbank, WA covers 233.4 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 82, US 97. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116.7 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 $48.85 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 233.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bellevue, WA and Burbank, WA, road signs point toward I‑182 East and Pasco.

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