Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanwood, WA
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This 53.5-mile drive from Stanwood, WA to Bellevue, WA is an easy 1-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 92% of the route being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this is an affordable journey. The drive focuses on efficient travel, making it a practical option for getting between these two Pacific Coast locations. You won't need to break this short trip into overnight stays; it's designed for a single, straightforward segment.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 53.5-mile journey. You'll spend the bulk of your time on major interstates like I-5 and I-405, with a portion on State Route 532. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 29.3 miles on I-5, indicating significant periods of consistent highway speeds. This route prioritizes covering distance efficiently rather than winding through local scenery, offering a predictable driving rhythm for the majority of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.6 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 35.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Northeast 4th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stanwood, WA to Bellevue, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Renton along the way.
Renton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 29.3 mi | 35m |
| I 405 | 16 mi | 20m |
| State Route 532 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| 268th Street Northwest | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Northeast 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 108th Avenue Northeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 102nd Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Stanwood, WA and Bellevue, WA.
Start on 102nd Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto WA 532
Continue on WA 532
Continue on WA 532
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Stanwood, WA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Stanwood, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.20 one way
$22.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.74 | $23.49 |
| premium | $5.77 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Stanwood on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
6:35 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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