Origin
Fall City, WA
Morning in Fall City on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fall City, WA to Bellevue, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fall City, WA
John De Leon
Trip Overview
Fall City, WA to Bellevue, WA is 20.1 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 90 and I 405, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive primarily on major highways connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple connection between towns. You'll experience a consistent highway feel for most of the trip, making it an efficient way to travel between these locations. Plan for a smooth journey with minimal complexities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 12 mi | 14m |
| Preston Fall City Road Southeast | 4 mi | 7m |
| I 405 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast High Point Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Preston-Fall City Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 338th Place Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 12 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fall City, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on 338th Place Southeast
96 ft
·
6 sec
·
338th Place Southeast
2
Turn right onto SR 202
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Redmond-Fall City Road
3
Turn slight right
158 ft
·
7 sec
4
Turn right onto Preston Fall City Road Southeast
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Preston Fall City Road Southeast
5
Continue on Southeast High Point Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast High Point Way
6
Turn left onto Preston-Fall City Road
360 ft
·
8 sec
·
Preston-Fall City Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
8
Merge onto I 90
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 405
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 West: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
8
16.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
17 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
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 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue South...
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Morning in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
11:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
10 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 65% of the journey on major freeways. You'll spend a significant portion of the 20.1 miles on I 90, including a stretch of about 12 miles without needing to exit. The drive begins on local roads like Preston Fall City Road Southeast before merging onto the faster-paced I 90 and then I 405. Expect a consistent, high-speed environment for the majority of your travel time. The transition between these main arteries is generally smooth, keeping your momentum up.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Preston Fall City Road Southeast. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fall City, WA and Bellevue, WA, road signs point toward Everett and 116Th Avenue Southeast.
Everett
16.8 mi in
|
~24m
116Th Avenue Southeast
18.5 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bellevue, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellevue, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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