Cities Near Bellevue
Cities near Bellevue, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Redmond, Seattle, Renton. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bellevue, Washington is Redmond, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 6 mi / 9 km | 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Seattle | 6 mi / 10 km | 21 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Renton | 9 mi / 14 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shoreline | 12 mi / 19 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Federal Way | 21 mi / 33 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Everett | 25 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tacoma | 27 mi / 44 km | 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| South Hill | 33 mi / 52 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Olympia | 51 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Victoria | 78 mi / 125 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Bellevue
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Redmond, Seattle, Renton, Shoreline, Federal Way. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Bellevue include Redmond, Seattle, Renton, Shoreline, Federal Way. The closest is Redmond, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.