Origin
Bellevue, WA
Evening in Bellevue on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to Riverton, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Riverton, WA
Frank Cone
Trip Overview
This quick 17.3-mile drive from Bellevue to Riverton, Washington, can be completed in about 25 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. You'll primarily be navigating on I-405, Military Road South, and WA 518. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is very budget-friendly. The majority of the journey is highway-focused, offering an efficient transit between these two points within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 17.3-mile route, with 81% of it being on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on I-405, providing a consistent, fast-paced segment. While the initial portion might involve some local road transitions, the bulk of your drive will be on these main arteries. This drive prioritizes efficient travel over scenic detours, characterized by its directness and reliance on major roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 13.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Military Road South. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward WA 99 South: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Rental Car Return, State Patrol, Tukwila International Boulevard Station
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.
Toward WA 99 South: Seattle-Tacoma Internationa...
8
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 99 South: South 154th Street, Rental Car Return
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 99 South: South 154th Street, Rental...
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward South 154th Street, International Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward South 154th Street, International Boulev...
7
16 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
South 152nd Street
Turn left onto South 152nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Riverton, WA, road signs point toward Rental Car Return, State Patrol and Tukwila International Boulevard Station.
Rental Car Return
15.4 mi in
|
~21m
State Patrol
15.4 mi in
|
~21m
Tukwila International Boulevard Station
15.4 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Military Road South | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| WA 518 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| International Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Way Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Riverton, 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
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on WA 518
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 518
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward WA 99 South: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Rental Car Return, State Patrol, Tukwila International Boulevard Station
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
231 ft
·
7 sec
Toward WA 99 South: South 154th Street, Rental Car Return
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
270 ft
·
9 sec
Toward South 154th Street, International Boulevard
13
Turn right onto South 154th Street
484 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 154th Street
14
Turn left onto International Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
International Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto South 152nd Street
211 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 152nd Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Military Road South
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Military Road South
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto South 133rd Street
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 133rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
South 133rd Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.62 one way
$7.24 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.80 | $7.59 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Riverton, WA
Evening in Riverton on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°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
6 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
25m 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 Riverton, WA covers 17.3 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Military Road South, WA 518. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 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 $3.62 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 15 decision points packed into just 17.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bellevue, WA and Riverton, WA, road signs point toward Rental Car Return, State Patrol and Tukwila International Boulevard Station.
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