Trip from Bellevue, WA to Fairwood, WA

Drive Time

5h 23m

Distance

283.4 mi

456 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 10m ★
6 AM
5h 24m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 33m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 49m
8 PM
5h 15m

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

Downtown Fairwood, WA, WA

Fairwood, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Fairwood, WA covers 283.4 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 $59.48 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

141.7 miles from Bellevue, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 23m drive with frequent turns across 283.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 23m 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 Fairwood, 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 Fairwood, 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

1.3 mi · 1 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

0.5 mi · 1 min · 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

268 mi · 4 hr 51 min
12

Merge slight right

2.9 mi · 3 min
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
14

Keep slight left

6.1 mi · 14 min
15

Keep slight left to continue on North Division Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Division Street
16

Turn left onto East Hastings Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Hastings Road
17

Turn left onto West Bellwood Drive

0.1 mi · 35 sec · West Bellwood Drive
18

Turn left

381 ft · 28 sec
19

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 141.7 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 2h 41m 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.7 miles or 2h 41m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairwood, 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 283.4 miles and 5h 23m.

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 141.7 mi from Bellevue, WA · 2h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

142 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.7 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fairwood, WA

The final approach into Fairwood, 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 Fairwood, 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

$59.48 one way

$118.96 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $62.11 $124.23
premium $5.77 $64.39 $128.78
diesel $5.64 $62.96 $125.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 85 1 $29.76 $13.60
Efficient EV 70.9 0 $24.80 $11.34
EV Truck/SUV 113.4 1 $39.68 $18.14

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bellevue, WA

Morning in Bellevue on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairwood, WA

Morning in Fairwood on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

32°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

8 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 23m 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 Fairwood, WA covers 283.4 miles and takes about 5h 23m 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 141.7 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 $59.48 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 23m 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 Fairwood, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Fairwood, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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