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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Grand Mound, WA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

82.1 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

Downtown Grand Mound, WA, WA

Grand Mound, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Grand Mound, WA covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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 $17.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41 miles from Bellevue, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 82.1 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. 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 Grand Mound, WA is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Grand Mound, 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
I 5 South
US 12 West

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 Grand Mound, 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

13 mi · 16 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 5 South: Portland
10

Merge slight left

20 mi · 25 min
11

Keep slight right

45 mi · 54 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino

0.4 mi · 58 sec · US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
13

Turn right

0.2 mi · 31 sec
14

Turn left onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Large Round About

82 ft · 5 sec · Large Round About
16

Exit the rotary onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Highway 99 Southwest
17

Turn left

98 ft · 9 sec
18

Turn right

292 ft · 22 sec
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Bellevue, WA, or about 52m 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 18 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grand Mound, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bellevue, WA

This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Bellevue, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41 mi from Bellevue, WA · 52m into the drive

Downtown Fife Heights, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fife Heights, WA

41 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

Renton, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fife Heights, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Bellevue, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grand Mound, WA

The final approach into Grand Mound, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.18 one way

$34.37 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $18.02 $36.04
premium $5.77 $18.64 $37.29
diesel $5.61 $18.13 $36.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.49 $5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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

10:05 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grand Mound, WA

Morning in Grand Mound on Thursday

Local time

10:05 AM

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

1h 44m 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 Grand Mound, WA covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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 41 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 $17.18 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 Grand Mound, WA is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Grand Mound, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Grand Mound, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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