Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
123.5 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
The drive from Bellingham, WA to Enumclaw, WA covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Street, West Champion Street, West Magnolia Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.8 miles from Bellingham, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 123.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Champion Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Magnolia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ellis Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lakeway Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 169 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Enumclaw, WA.
Start on Dupont Street
Continue on Prospect Street
Turn left onto West Champion Street
Continue on West Magnolia Street
Turn right onto Ellis Street
Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward WA 169 South, WA 900 West: Renton, Enumclaw
Turn left onto Maple Valley Highway
Continue on Maple Valley Highway
Continue on Southeast Renton Maple Valley Road
Continue on Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
Continue on Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Exit the roundabout onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
Continue on 3rd Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 3rd Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 3rd Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto 3rd Avenue
Continue on Enumclaw-Black Diamond Road
Continue on 264th Avenue Southeast
Continue on Porter Street
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Wells Street
Turn right
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enumclaw, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bellingham, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bellingham, WA
This is one driving day of about 123.5 miles and 2h 46m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.8 mi from Bellingham, WA · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Bellingham, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Enumclaw, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Enumclaw, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.44 one way
$50.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $27.07 | $54.14 |
| premium | $5.77 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.29 | $7.90 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bellingham on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Enumclaw on Saturday
Local time
7:16 AM
PDT
Current temp
36°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
40°F
Bellevue, WA
62 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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