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Trip from Bellingham, WA to Bothell West, WA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

75.5 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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city in, and the county seat of, Whatcom County in the State of Washington, United States

Bellingham, WA

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Downtown Bothell West, WA, WA

Bothell West, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellingham, WA to Bothell West, WA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, Larch Way, Locust Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.80 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.

Midpoint

37.7 miles from Bellingham, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 75.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Larch Way. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.6 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Larch Way. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near West Champion 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 75.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.7 miles (West Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Lakeway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Champion Street

Turn left onto West Champion Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | Lakeway Drive

Turn left onto Lakeway Drive

Navigation decision point

6
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Seattle

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 5 South: Seattle
7
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward 164th Street Southwest

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 183 Toward 164th Street Southwest
7
70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek, Alderwood Mall Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek, Alde...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bellingham, WA and Bothell West, WA, road signs point toward 164Th Street Southwest and Mill Creek.

164Th Street Southwest

70.4 mi in | ~1h 25m

Mill Creek

70.7 mi in | ~1h 26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 68.6 mi 1h 20m
Larch Way 1.9 mi 3m
Locust Way 1.3 mi 2m
164th Street Southwest 0.6 mi 1m
Logan Road 0.6 mi 1m
West Magnolia Street 0.5 mi 1m
Dupont Street 0.5 mi 1m
Damson Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 68.6 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Bothell West, WA.

1

Start on Dupont Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dupont Street
2

Continue on Prospect Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Prospect Street
3

Turn left onto West Champion Street

352 ft · 11 sec · West Champion Street
4

Continue on West Magnolia Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Magnolia Street
5

Turn right onto Ellis Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Ellis Street
6

Turn left onto Lakeway Drive

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Lakeway Drive
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
8

Merge onto I 5

69 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 183 Toward 164th Street Southwest Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

309 ft · 9 sec
Toward 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek, Alderwood Mall Parkway
11

Turn left onto 164th Street Southwest

0.6 mi · 1 min · 164th Street Southwest
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12

Turn right onto Larch Way

1.9 mi · 3 min · Larch Way
Use the right lane.
13

Enter roundabout onto WA 524

27 ft · 0 sec · Filbert Road
14

Continue on WA 524

393 ft · 9 sec · Filbert Road
15

Enter roundabout onto Locust Way

143 ft · 2 sec · Locust Way
16

Continue on Locust Way

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Way
17

Enter roundabout onto Logan Road

218 ft · 4 sec · Logan Road
18

Continue on Logan Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Logan Road
19

Turn right onto Damson Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Damson Road
20

Turn left onto 213th Street Southwest

270 ft · 12 sec · 213th Street Southwest
21

Arrive at destination

213th Street Southwest

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.7 miles from Bellingham, WA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.6 miles.

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 17 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.7 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bothell West, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bellingham, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bellingham, WA

This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bellingham, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 68.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.7 mi from Bellingham, WA · 47m into the drive

city in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arlington, WA

38 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Burlington, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mount Vernon, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Bellingham, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.6 miles.

Arriving in Bothell West, WA

The final approach into Bothell West, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 75.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.80 one way

$31.60 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $16.57 $33.14
premium $5.77 $17.15 $34.29
diesel $5.61 $16.67 $33.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.57 $4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bellingham, WA

Night in Bellingham on Thursday

Local time

11:08 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bothell West, WA

Night in Bothell West on Thursday

Local time

11:08 PM

PDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Arlington, WA

38 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 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

1h 36m 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 Bellingham, WA to Bothell West, WA covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Larch Way, Locust Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Bellingham, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.80 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 75.5 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 0.7 miles (West Champion Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Lakeway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Between Bellingham, WA and Bothell West, WA, road signs point toward 164Th Street Southwest and Mill Creek.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

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