Origin
Bellingham, WA
Evening in Bellingham on Sunday
Local time
7:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellingham, WA to Camas, WA
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
265.1 mi
427 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellingham, WA
William Jacobs
Camas, WA
Harrison Reilly
Trip Overview
Spanning 265.1 miles across Western Washington, this drive from Bellingham to Camas typically takes about 5 hours and 17 minutes. Because the route is straightforward and heavily highway-focused, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $56 for fuel to cover the journey through the Pacific Coast region. While it is a long haul, the drive is efficient, keeping you primarily on major interstates for the duration of the trip. Whether you are heading south for business or visiting family, this direct path offers a reliable way to traverse the state without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132.6 miles from Bellingham, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as 96% of this route consists of highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, which accounts for a massive 244.8-mile stretch of the journey. The remainder of the trip utilizes I-205 and the Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway to reach your final destination. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the road personality is functional and consistent rather than technical or winding. You can count on a steady, monotonous pace that prioritizes speed and efficiency over complex terrain or local backroads.
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 244.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 205. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 246.6 miles in near I 205.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 265.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 246.6 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 256.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
246.6 mi into trip
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~4h 50m in
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I 205
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 toward I 205 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
8
256.7 mi into trip
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~5h 3m in
Take the exit toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
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.
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
7
256.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 14 East: Camas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward WA 14 East: Camas
8
263.2 mi into trip
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~5h 12m in
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WA 14 Business
Take the exit onto WA 14 Business toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center
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.
Exit 12
Toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center
8
263.5 mi into trip
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~5h 13m in
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WA 14 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 14 Business toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 244.8 mi | 4h 45m |
| I 205 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Northwest 6th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Magnolia Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dupont Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| WA 14 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 244.8 mi, about 4h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham, WA and Camas, 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
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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
119 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
126 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
I 5
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 205
Toward I 205 South: Salem
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 14 East: Camas
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto WA 14
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto WA 14 Business
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
WA 14 Business
Exit 12
Toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 14 Business
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
WA 14 Business
Toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto WA 14 Business
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northwest 6th Avenue
17
Continue on WA 14 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 6th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight right
116 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto WA 14 Business
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northeast Adams Street
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on WA 14 Business
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 3rd Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
WA 14 Business
Trip Plan
Since the route is primarily a long interstate stretch, planning your departure is key to avoiding peak congestion in the Seattle-Tacoma corridor. Aim to leave Bellingham early to ensure you reach Camas without getting caught in heavy traffic, which can easily extend your 5-hour drive. You are limited to one recommended stop, so choose a location along the long I-5 stretch to stretch your legs and refuel. Keeping an eye on your dashboard for the $56 fuel estimate will help you manage your budget effectively. Given the length of the uninterrupted 244.8-mile segment, make sure to plan your break strategically to stay alert behind the wheel.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.6 miles from Bellingham, WA, or about 2h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 244.8 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.6 miles or 2h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camas, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 265.1 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellingham, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 244.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 132.6 mi from Bellingham, WA · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.6 miles from Bellingham, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 244.8 miles.
Arriving in Camas, WA
The final approach into Camas, 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 Camas, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.64 one way
$111.28 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $58.10 | $116.21 |
| premium | $5.77 | $60.23 | $120.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.90 | $117.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.84 | $12.72 |
| Efficient EV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.20 | $10.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106 | 1 | $37.11 | $16.97 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Camas, WA
Evening in Camas on Sunday
Local time
7:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
5h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Camas, WA covers 265.1 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, I 205, Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.6 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 $55.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 265.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 246.6 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 256.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 256.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bellingham, WA to Camas, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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