How far is Bellingham, WA from Union Gap, WA?
The driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Union Gap, WA is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellingham and Union Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellingham and Union Gap.
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Start on Dupont Street
2418 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Continue on Prospect Street
1102 ft · 38 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn left onto West Champion Street
107 m · 12 sec · West Champion Street
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Continue on West Magnolia Street
2616 ft · 1 min · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Ellis Street
700 ft · 27 sec · Ellis Street
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Turn left onto Lakeway Drive
1207 ft · 49 sec · Lakeway Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
36.3 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Valley Mall Boulevard, Union Gap
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Valley Mall Boulevard, Union Gap
77 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard
40 m · 2 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard
134 m · 9 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rudkin Road
68 m · 4 sec · Rudkin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rudkin Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Rudkin Road
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Turn right
45 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
141 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
129 m · 31 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellingham and Union Gap.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
101 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bellingham and Sunny near Union Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellingham to Union Gap?
The road trip is about 229.1 miles (368.7 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tanner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.4 miles from Bellingham and 114.7 miles from Union Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.28 one way or $84.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellingham and Sunny near Union Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Tanner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tanner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellingham and Union Gap. Straight-line distance: 178.68 mi (287.55 km).
#1 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union Gap
City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,160 |
| Coordinates | 46.5573500, -120.4750600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Gap (-120.47506, 46.55735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $42.28 | $84.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.98 | $89.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.63 | $93.26 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.17 | $88.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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