Origin
Bellevue, WA
Evening in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Meadowdale, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meadowdale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This straightforward 22.8-mile drive from Bellevue to Meadowdale, Washington, is a quick 37-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical option for exploring the Pacific Coast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, utilizing I-405 for a significant portion of the trip. You'll find this drive to be efficient and direct, making it ideal for a short excursion or a quick commute within the state. Given its brevity, there's no need to split this into an overnight stay; you can easily complete it in one go.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 37-minute trip, with 78% of the drive on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.5 miles along I-405, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from the interstate to local roads like 168th Street Southwest and 164th Street Southwest as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience periods of focused highway driving followed by a shift to more local traffic patterns. The road's personality is largely defined by its efficient connections rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and 168th Street Southwest. 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 18 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 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.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 405 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Alderwood Mall Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Alderwood Mall Parkway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| 168th Street Southwest | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| 164th Street Southwest | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| WA 525 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Alderwood Mall Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Meadowdale Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 44th Avenue West | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 16.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Meadowdale, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 405
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 525
0.7 mi
·
56 sec
·
WA 525
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Alderwood Mall Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Alderwood Mall Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Alderwood Mall Parkway
14
Turn left onto 164th Street Southwest
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
164th Street Southwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
44th Avenue West
16
Turn right onto 168th Street Southwest
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
168th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on 168th Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
168th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto 66th Avenue West
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
66th Avenue West
19
Turn slight left onto Meadowdale Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadowdale Road
20
Keep slight right at fork onto North Meadowdale Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Meadowdale Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto 75th Place West
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
75th Place West
22
Turn left onto 162nd Street Southwest
439 ft
·
20 sec
·
162nd Street Southwest
23
Arrive at destination
74th Place West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.00 | $10.01 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Meadowdale, WA
Evening in Meadowdale on Friday
Local time
5:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
9 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
37m 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 Meadowdale, WA covers 22.8 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, 168th Street Southwest, 164th Street Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 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 $4.77 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 18 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Meadowdale, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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