How far is Union Gap, WA from Bellingham, WA?
The driving distance from Union Gap, WA to Bellingham, WA is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 43m.
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 Union Gap and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Gap and Bellingham.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Ahtanum Road
40 m · 8 sec · East Ahtanum Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
108 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right
69 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Rudkin Road
1504 ft · 50 sec · Rudkin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard
3 m · 1 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard
140 m · 9 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard
33 m · 2 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard
154 m · 10 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
2 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1050 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett
1138 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
2439 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
70.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeway Drive
725 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto King Street
144 m · 9 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
2003 ft · 1 min · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on East Holly Street
3179 ft · 2 min · East Holly Street
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Turn right onto Bay Street
24 m · 3 sec · Bay Street
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
1333 ft · 39 sec · Prospect Street
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Continue on Dupont Street
2429 ft · 1 min · Dupont Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dupont Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Gap and Bellingham.
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 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
101 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny leaving Union Gap and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union Gap to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 114.7 miles from Union Gap and 115.1 miles from Bellingham.
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 51.2 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 9:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.44 one way or $84.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Gap and Mostly Sunny near Bellingham.
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 Union Gap and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 178.68 mi (287.55 km).
#1 Union Gap
City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,160 |
| Coordinates | 46.5573500, -120.4750600 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
The most populous city in Whatcom County, Washington.
| Population | 93,955 |
| Coordinates | 48.7595500, -122.4882200 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dupont Street (-122.488104, 48.759626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $42.44 | $84.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $45.15 | $90.30 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $46.80 | $93.61 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.34 | $88.67 |
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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