Origin
Moses Lake, WA
Evening in Moses Lake on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moses Lake, WA to Bellevue, WA
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
172 mi
277 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moses Lake, WA
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Connecting Moses Lake to Bellevue, this 172-mile journey takes approximately 3 hours and 13 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via WA 171, West Broadway Avenue, and I-405, keeping your travel time efficient and predictable. Budgeting around $36 for fuel is a safe estimate for the trip, allowing you to focus on the transition from the interior of Washington toward the busier Pacific Coast region. Because the route is compact, you have the flexibility to depart mid-morning or afternoon without feeling rushed. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that bridges the gap between these two distinct areas of the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86 miles from Moses Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 97% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your journey involves a single 166-mile stretch on WA 171, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. Because this is a high-speed transit route, you will experience a consistent rhythm rather than frequent technical turns or local road detours. You should prepare for a steady interstate-style pace that stays relatively constant until you reach the final approach into Bellevue. It is a utilitarian drive designed for speed and reliability, perfect for those who prefer to keep their eyes on the road and arrive at their destination without unnecessary delays.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 171 is the longest continuous segment at about 166 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 171 and West Broadway Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 168.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
168.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m 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
169 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m 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
170.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m 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
170.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 171 | 166 mi | 3h 2m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| I 405 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 116th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Division Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 171
— 166 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moses Lake, WA and Bellevue, WA.
1
Start on South Division Street
395 ft
·
16 sec
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South Division Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
3
Take the ramp onto WA 171; I 90 Bus
166 mi
·
3 hr 2 min
·
WA 171; I 90 Bus
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 405
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12
Toward Southeast 8th Street, 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward 116th Avenue Southeast
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto 116th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
116th Avenue Southeast
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 172-mile trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, which will help break up the long 166-mile primary stretch. Since traffic patterns can shift as you approach the Bellevue area, timing your arrival to avoid peak commute hours is a smart way to keep your stress levels low. Keep your $36 fuel budget in mind, but consider topping off your tank before leaving Moses Lake to ensure you have plenty of range for the duration of the drive. Because this route is relatively short, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Prioritize a steady pace early on so you can navigate the final transition onto I-405 with ease.
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 86 miles from Moses Lake, WA, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 166 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86 miles or 1h 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 2h 36m
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 Moses Lake, 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 Moses Lake, WA
This is one driving day of about 172 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Moses Lake, 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 WA 171 for about 166 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86 mi from Moses Lake, WA · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 86 miles from Moses Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before WA 171 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 166 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.10 one way
$72.20 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.21 | $76.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
| Efficient EV | 43 | 0 | $15.05 | $6.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.8 | 0 | $24.08 | $11.01 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Bellevue, WA
Evening in Bellevue on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
86 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
6 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
3h 13m 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 Moses Lake, WA to Bellevue, WA covers 172 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 171, West Broadway Avenue, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86 miles from Moses Lake, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.10 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 172 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist / West Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 168.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 169 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Moses Lake, WA to Bellevue, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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