Origin
Clarkston, WA
Morning in Clarkston on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarkston, WA to Bellevue, WA
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
300.4 mi
483 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
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6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarkston, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
The drive from Clarkston, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 300.4 miles and takes about 5h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bridge Street, Inland Empire Highway, Highway 12 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.05 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
150.2 miles from Clarkston, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 300.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bridge Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarkston, WA to Bellevue, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Inland Empire Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Villard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Owens Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 261 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 26 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bridge Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn left onto Bridge Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
3
Continue on Inland Empire Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Inland Empire Highway
4
Continue on US Highway 12
25 mi
·
31 min
·
US Highway 12
5
Continue on Villard
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Villard
6
Continue on Main Street
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn right onto Owens Road
151 ft
·
7 sec
·
Owens Road
8
Turn left
8.5 mi
·
10 min
9
Take the exit slight right
302 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn straight onto State Route 261
29 mi
·
51 min
·
State Route 261
11
At the end of the road, turn right
6.4 mi
·
11 min
12
Turn left onto State Highway 26
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 26
13
Continue on State Route 26
63 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
State Route 26
14
Continue on Road 13 Southwest
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Road 13 Southwest
15
Continue on State Route 26 West
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 26 West
16
Continue on I 90 West: Seattle
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Seattle
17
Merge slight left
128 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 405: Renton, Everett
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
20
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
22
Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
116th Avenue Southeast
23
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
24
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right
46 ft
·
3 sec
26
Arrive at your destination
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 150.2 miles from Clarkston, WA, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.2 miles or 2h 35m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarkston, 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.
+
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 Clarkston, WA
This is one driving day of about 300.4 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clarkston, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 150.2 mi from Clarkston, WA · 2h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 150.2 miles from Clarkston, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellevue, WA
The final approach into Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.05 one way
$126.10 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $65.84 | $131.68 |
| premium | $5.77 | $68.25 | $136.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.74 | $133.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.1 | 1 | $31.54 | $14.42 |
| Efficient EV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.2 | 1 | $42.06 | $19.23 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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.
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Morning in Bellevue on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°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 11m 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 Clarkston, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 300.4 miles and takes about 5h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bridge Street, Inland Empire Highway, Highway 12. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.2 miles from Clarkston, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.05 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 straightforward 5h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarkston, WA to Bellevue, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarkston, WA to Bellevue, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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