Trip from Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

130 mi

209 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

Downtown Longview, WA, WA

Longview, WA

Alok Sharma

Trip Overview

The drive from Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 16th Avenue, Washington Way, West Cowlitz Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65 miles from Longview, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 130 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
16th Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
16th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Washington Way Unavailable Refreshing
West Cowlitz Way Unavailable Refreshing
North Pacific Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
North Kelso Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
I 405 North Unavailable Refreshing
Southeast 8th Street Unavailable Refreshing
116th Avenue Southeast Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: 16th Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Longview, WA and Bellevue, WA.

1

Start on Olympia Way

121 ft · 4 sec · Olympia Way
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 16th Avenue

443 ft · 15 sec · 16th Avenue
3

Exit the roundabout onto 16th Avenue

240 ft · 8 sec · 16th Avenue
4

Continue on Washington Way

0.8 mi · 1 min · Washington Way
5

Continue on West Cowlitz Way

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Cowlitz Way
6

Turn left onto North Pacific Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North Pacific Avenue
7

Continue on North Kelso Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Kelso Avenue
8

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 36 sec
9

Merge slight left

92 mi · 1 hr 45 min
10

Keep slight right

21 mi · 25 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue

446 ft · 11 sec · WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
13

Merge slight left

12 mi · 15 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
15

Keep slight left to continue on 116th Avenue Southeast

0.3 mi · 36 sec · 116th Avenue Southeast
16

Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast

0.4 mi · 1 min · 116th Avenue Southeast
17

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
18

Turn right

46 ft · 3 sec
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65 miles from Longview, WA, or about 1h 8m 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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65 miles or 1h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 52m

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 Longview, 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 Longview, WA

This is one driving day of about 130 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Longview, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65 mi from Longview, WA · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tacoma, WA

65 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.

Popular next leg

Tacoma, WA to Bellevue, WA

36.4 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Federal Way, WA

Fuel and coffee

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

Tacoma, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65 miles from Longview, 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

$27.28 one way

$54.57 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.57 $28.49 $56.99
premium $5.77 $29.54 $59.07
diesel $5.64 $28.88 $57.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39 0 $13.65 $6.24
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20
EV Truck/SUV 52 0 $18.20 $8.32

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Longview, WA

Evening in Longview on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

PDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellevue, WA

Evening in Bellevue on Sunday

Local time

8:17 PM

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

1 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

2h 16m 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 Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 130 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 16th Avenue, Washington Way, West Cowlitz Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65 miles from Longview, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.28 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.
The drive from Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Longview, WA to Bellevue, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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