Origin
Bellevue, WA
Evening in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
6:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellevue, WA to SeaTac, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.4 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.
SeaTac, WA
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Trip Overview
This short 17.4-mile drive from Bellevue to SeaTac in Washington is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 25 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with an estimated fuel cost of $4. You'll spend most of your time on I 405 and WA 518, making it a straightforward journey. Since the origin and destination are both within the Pacific Coast region and the state of Washington, you won't experience significant landscape changes. This trip is ideal for a quick transit, with no overnight stops recommended.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.4 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 (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 83% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.2 miles on I 405. The journey progresses through a consistent, high-speed environment, largely defined by the interstate system. You'll find yourself navigating major arteries like I 405 and WA 518, with a brief transition to the Airport Expressway as you near your destination. It's a drive characterized by efficiency rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 WA 518. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 17.4 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 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; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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...
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Air Cargo Road, Rental Car Return, Cell Phone Lot
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Air Cargo Road, Rental Car Return, Cell...
7
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Rental Car Return, Air Cargo Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Rental Car Return, Air Cargo Road
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 99: International Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward WA 99: International Boulevard
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 SeaTac, WA, road signs point toward Rental Car Return, State Patrol, Tukwila International Boulevard Station and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Rental Car Return
15.4 mi in
|
~21m
State Patrol
15.4 mi in
|
~21m
Tukwila International Boulevard Station
15.4 mi in
|
~21m
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
15.7 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| WA 518 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Airport Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 170th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 32nd Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bellevue Way 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 SeaTac, 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 left at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Airport Expressway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Airport Expressway
Use the left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Air Cargo Road, Rental Car Return, Cell Phone Lot
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Rental Car Return, Air Cargo Road
15
Keep slight left at fork
344 ft
·
11 sec
Toward WA 99: International Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
16
Turn left onto South 170th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
South 170th Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
32nd Avenue South
18
Turn right
52 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn right
140 ft
·
10 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.28 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $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
SeaTac, WA
Evening in SeaTac on Friday
Local time
6:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°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
11 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
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 SeaTac, WA covers 17.4 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, WA 518, Airport Expressway. 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 $3.64 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 16 decision points packed into just 17.4 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 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; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bellevue, WA and SeaTac, WA, road signs point toward Rental Car Return, State Patrol, Tukwila International Boulevard Station and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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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