Origin
Bellevue, WA
Late night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
4:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Klahanie, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klahanie, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
Bellevue, WA to Klahanie, WA is 13.6 miles and takes about 23m via I 90, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically in Washington state. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick commute or an easy transition between two nearby points. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a practical choice for anyone needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a simple point-to-point journey with minimal logistical considerations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 60% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I-90, I-405, and Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road. The longest continuous driving segment is 6.6 miles on I-90, offering a chance to settle in at highway speeds. As you progress, the route transitions from more urban highway corridors to potentially more local road segments as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving with some potentially slower sections.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 17 key pointsThese 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
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkwa...
7
10.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway S...
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 Klahanie, WA, road signs point toward Seattle, Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Sammamish.
Seattle
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
Sammamish
10.5 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| I 405 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Klahanie Drive Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 249th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Klahanie, 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
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 90
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
229 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
14
Turn left onto Front Street North
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Front Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
16
Turn right onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
20
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
21
Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
22
Continue on Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
23
Turn left onto 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
249th Avenue Southeast
24
Arrive at destination
249th Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.69 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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
Klahanie, WA
Late night in Klahanie on Saturday
Local time
4:05 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°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
19 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
23m 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 Klahanie, WA covers 13.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road, I 405. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 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 $2.85 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 Klahanie, WA, road signs point toward Seattle, Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Sammamish.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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