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Trip from Bellevue, WA to Tukwila, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

14.8 mi

24 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Tukwila, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellevue, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 405, Interurban Avenue South, Northeast 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m 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

This is a 21m highway drive covering 14.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and Interurban Avenue South. The longest continuous stretch is about 12 miles on I 405.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 12 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Interurban Avenue South. 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 6/10

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 14.8 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main 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
13.3 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station, West Valley Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 1 Toward WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station,...
6
14.5 mi into trip | ~21m in | South 141st Place

Turn left onto South 141st Place

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 Tukwila, WA, road signs point toward Tukwila Station and Valley Highway.

Tukwila Station

13.3 mi in | ~18m

Valley Highway

13.3 mi in | ~18m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 12 mi 14m
Interurban Avenue South 0.9 mi 2m
Northeast 4th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Northeast 2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
58th Avenue South 0.2 mi <1m
Bellevue Way Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
108th Avenue Northeast 0.1 mi <1m
South 141st Place <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 12 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue, WA and Tukwila, 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

12 mi · 14 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 1 Toward WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station, West Valley Highway Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

137 ft · 6 sec
11

Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South

0.9 mi · 2 min · Interurban Avenue South
12

Turn left onto South 141st Place

445 ft · 12 sec · South 141st Place
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on 58th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 58th Avenue South
14

Turn right onto South 144th Street

47 ft · 1 sec · South 144th Street
15

Arrive at destination

South 144th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.10 one way

$6.20 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $3.25 $6.50
premium $5.77 $3.36 $6.72
diesel $5.61 $3.27 $6.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.55 $0.71
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.59
EV Truck/SUV 5.9 0 $2.07 $0.95

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bellevue, WA

Evening in Bellevue on Friday

Local time

7:41 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 6 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:49AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Tukwila, WA

Evening in Tukwila on Friday

Local time

7:41 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°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

21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Tukwila, WA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 405, Interurban Avenue South, Northeast 4th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 7.4 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 $3.10 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 14.8 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 0.5 miles (Northeast 4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Between Bellevue, WA and Tukwila, WA, road signs point toward Tukwila Station and Valley Highway.

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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