Origin
Bellevue, WA
Night in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
10:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Ravensdale, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ravensdale, WA
Derek Keats
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Ravensdale, WA covers 26.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast, Maple Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.3 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bellevue, WA to Ravensdale, WA covers 26.8 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 8.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northeast 2nd Street
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
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.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 405 South: Renton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 405 South: Renton
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WA 900
Take the exit onto WA 900 toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw
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 4
Toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumc...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Ravensdale, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Enumclaw along the way.
Enumclaw
9.6 mi in
|
~13m
|
via WA 900
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Maple Valley Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Southeast Kent Kangley Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| WA 900 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Ravensdale Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 8.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Ravensdale, 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
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto WA 900
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 900
Exit 4
Toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto WA 169
270 ft
·
14 sec
·
Maple Valley Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on WA 169
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maple Valley Highway
12
Continue on WA 169
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
13
Continue on WA 169
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
14
Continue on WA 169
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
15
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
16
Continue on WA 169
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
17
Enter roundabout onto WA 169
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
18
Continue on WA 169
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
19
Turn left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast Kent Kangley Road
20
Turn slight right onto 272nd Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
272nd Avenue Southeast
21
Turn right onto Southeast Ravensdale Way
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southeast Ravensdale Way
22
Arrive at destination
Southeast Ravensdale Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.61 one way
$11.22 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Ravensdale, WA
Night in Ravensdale on Friday
Local time
10:31 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
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 Ravensdale, WA covers 26.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast, Maple Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $5.61 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northeast 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bellevue, WA to Ravensdale, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Enumclaw along the way.
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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