How far is Union Gap, WA from Seattle, WA?

The driving distance from Union Gap, WA to Seattle, WA is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.61 mi
02h 20m
Flight
113.51 mi
182.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.51 mi
Kilometers
182.67 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.61 mi
Kilometers
235.94 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM PDT
Return by in Union Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Gap
2026-04-23T07:11
Arrive Seattle
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Gap
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Union Gap
73.3 mi
01h 10m
To Seattle
73.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Union Gap and Seattle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Gap and Seattle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Ahtanum Road

    40 m · 8 sec · East Ahtanum Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    108 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    69 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Rudkin Road

    1504 ft · 50 sec · Rudkin Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard

    3 m · 1 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard

    140 m · 9 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard

    33 m · 2 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard

    154 m · 10 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    2 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    107.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, James Street, Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia, Madison Street, Convention Center

    881 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Madison Street, Convention Place

    1843 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union Gap and Seattle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
107 mi · 73%
East Valley Mall Boulevard
36 mi · 25%
Mount Baker Ridge Tunnel
1.34 mi · 1%
I 5 North
0.9 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.49 mi
Rudkin Road
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

107 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 10m from Union Gap
Leave By
1:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Gap and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Gap to Seattle?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Union Gap and 73.4 miles from Seattle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.05 one way or $54.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Gap and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Roslyn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union Gap and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 113.51 mi (182.67 km).

Union Gap

#1 Union Gap

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population6,160
Coordinates46.5573500, -120.4750600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Seattle

#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.

Population769,714
Coordinates47.6062100, -122.3320700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ahtanum Road (-120.475059, 46.55725)
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $27.05
Round trip
$54.11
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.05 $54.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.78 $57.56
Premium $5.77 $29.84 $59.67
Diesel $5.47 $28.26 $56.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Gap and Seattle. The current time is 07:11:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.