Origin
Klahanie, WA
Late night in Klahanie on Saturday
Local time
5:45 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Klahanie, 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
22m
Distance
12.9 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klahanie, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
Klahanie, WA to Bellevue, WA is 12.9 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I 90 and I 405, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically in Washington state. Expect a mixed drive that combines highway speeds with some local road navigation. Given its brief duration, this route is perfect for a quick commute or an easy add-on to a larger Pacific Northwest adventure. It's a straightforward journey connecting two Washington communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route features a 58% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads like I 90 and I 405. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.3 miles on I 90, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The drive transitions from potentially more local roads near Klahanie onto the interstate, then may involve some maneuvering on routes like Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road before rejoining the highway system toward Bellevue. It's a practical blend of efficiency and accessibility.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road.
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 16 decision points packed into just 12.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
9.9 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Klahanie, WA and Bellevue, WA, road signs point toward Everett and 116Th Avenue Southeast.
Everett
9.6 mi in
|
~15m
116Th Avenue Southeast
11.4 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| I 405 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Klahanie Drive Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 249th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 6.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klahanie, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
249th Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
4
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
6
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
8
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 405
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.40 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Bellevue on Saturday
Local time
5:45 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
19 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
22m 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 Klahanie, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 12.9 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road, I 405. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Klahanie, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.70 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 12.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Klahanie, WA and Bellevue, WA, road signs point toward Everett and 116Th Avenue Southeast.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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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