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Trip from Bellingham, WA to West Richland, WA

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

283 mi

455 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 29m ★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m

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

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Downtown Bellingham, WA, WA

Bellingham, WA

William Jacobs

Trip Overview

The drive from Bellingham, WA to West Richland, WA covers 283 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 90, I 5, State Route 243 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 127.8 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

141.5 miles from Bellingham, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 42m highway drive covering 283 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 127.8 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 127.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 5. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 283 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 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.3 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

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
8
71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

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 182 Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | I 405

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
90.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
7
90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 East: Spokane

Towns Along This Route

Between Bellingham, WA and West Richland, WA, road signs point toward Renton, Seattle, Pullman and Yakima.

Renton

71.5 mi in | ~1h 26m

Seattle

90.4 mi in | ~1h 50m

Pullman

219.2 mi in | ~4h 13m

Yakima

234.5 mi in | ~4h 36m | via WA 243

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 90 127.8 mi 2h 20m
I 5 69.6 mi 1h 21m
State Route 243 54.2 mi 1h 12m
I 405 18 mi 22m
Vantage Highway 4.6 mi 6m
Twin Bridges Road 2.3 mi 4m
WA 26 0.8 mi <1m
Harrington Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 90 — 127.8 mi, about 2h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

70 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 182 Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 405

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 405
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

17 mi · 21 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane Use the slight left lane.
14

Merge onto I 90

128 mi · 2 hr 20 min · I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
16

Turn straight onto WA 26

0.8 mi · 59 sec · WA 26
17

Turn right onto WA 243

14 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
18

Enter roundabout onto WA 243

96 ft · 1 sec · State Route 243
Toward Yakima
19

Continue on WA 243

40 mi · 51 min · State Route 243
Toward Yakima
20

Enter roundabout

99 ft · 1 sec
21

Continue

313 ft · 5 sec
22

Turn straight onto WA 240

4.6 mi · 6 min · Vantage Highway
23

Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Bridges Road
24

At end of road, turn left onto Harrington Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Harrington Road
25

Continue on Grosscup Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Grosscup Boulevard
26

Turn right onto Deer Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Deer Street
27

Arrive at destination

Deer Street

Trip Plan

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 141.5 miles from Bellingham, WA, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 127.8 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 141.5 miles or 2h 48m 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 33m

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

Before You Leave

+

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 283 miles and 5h 42m.

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 90 for about 127.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.5 mi from Bellingham, WA · 2h 48m into the drive

Downtown Monroe, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monroe, WA

142 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

Kenmore, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monroe, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.5 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 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 127.8 miles.

Arriving in West Richland, WA

The final approach into West Richland, 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 West Richland, 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.

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 87.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.40 one way

$118.79 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $62.03 $124.05
premium $5.77 $64.30 $128.60
diesel $5.64 $62.87 $125.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$59

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$84–$109

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 99 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Bob's Burgers & Brews - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Fairfield Inn & Suites Burlington - Tesla Supercharger

Burlington, WA

Tesla

10 DCFC

Bellingham, WA

Bellingham, WA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Sedro Woolley ROW

Sedro Woolley, WA

RED_E

8 DCFC

Kroger-Fred Meyer 25 (Bellingham, WA)

Bellingham, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Fred Meyer 667 (Bellingham, WA)

Bellingham, WA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Lummi Bay Market 260

Bellingham, WA

EV Connect

4 DCFC

RAG - CJDR Bellingham

Bellingham, WA

Blink Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 EV Connect: 3 Electrify America: 2 RED_E: 2 Tesla: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Blink Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1 EVCS: 1 FLO: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 84.9 1 $29.71 $13.58
Efficient EV 70.8 0 $24.76 $11.32
EV Truck/SUV 113.2 1 $39.62 $18.11

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bellingham, WA

Morning in Bellingham on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Richland, WA

Morning in West Richland on Monday

Local time

9:49 AM

PDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Monroe, WA

142 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

1 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

5h 42m 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 West Richland, WA covers 283 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 5, State Route 243. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.5 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 $59.40 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 18 significant decision points across 283 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 1.6 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 71.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.3 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bellingham, WA and West Richland, WA, road signs point toward Renton, Seattle, Pullman and Yakima.

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