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Distance from Des Moines to Bellevue

Driving Distance
21 mi 33.8 km
Flying Distance
15.5 mi 24.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Des Moines, Washington to Bellevue, Washington is 21 mi (33.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 15.5 mi (24.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 33 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 43 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Des Moines
Place Des Moines
State/Province Washington
Country US
Latitude 47.401766
Longitude -122.32429
GPS 47.401766° N, 122.32429° W
Local Time 3:13 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Bellevue
Place Bellevue
State/Province Washington
Country US
Latitude 47.61015
Longitude -122.201516
GPS 47.61015° N, 122.201516° W
Local Time 3:13 AM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Des Moines, Washington to Bellevue, Washington covers 21 mi (33.8 km) in a northeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 33 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (20.1-25.3 miles / 32-41 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 43 mph (69 km/h).

Available Routes

I-405 N
21 mi 33 minutes
Shortest
I-5 N
25.3 mi 34 minutes
I-5 N and I-405 N
20.1 mi 30 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.