How far is Union Gap, WA from Spokane Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Union Gap, WA to Spokane Valley, WA is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.88 mi
03h 19m
Flight
170.54 mi
274.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.54 mi
Kilometers
274.46 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.88 mi
Kilometers
345.81 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM PDT
Return by in Union Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Gap
2026-04-23T05:38
Arrive Spokane Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Gap
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hatton
WA

Town in Adams County, Washington, USA

From Union Gap
100.3 mi
01h 39m
To Spokane Valley
114.6 mi
01h 39m

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
58°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Gap and Spokane Valley.

  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

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 24 east: Moxee

    1085 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 24

    38.4 mi · 46 min · State Route 24

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vantage Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Vantage Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 24

    27.3 mi · 33 min · State Route 24

  18. 18

    Continue on WA-24

    3.3 mi · 5 min · WA-24

  19. 19

    Continue on South Radar Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway Avenue

    32 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    840 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward US 395 North: Ritzville, Spokane

    2120 ft · 58 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    86.7 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 27

    2039 ft · 52 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Pines Road

    45 m · 11 sec · North Pines Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pines Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
98 mi · 46%
State Route 24
65.6 mi · 31%
Vantage Highway
5.41 mi · 3%
South Radar Road
3.83 mi · 2%
WA-24
3.25 mi · 2%
East Valley Mall Boulevard
1.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

86.7 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
170.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hatton
01h 39m from Union Gap
Leave By
10:22 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Gap and Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Union Gap to Spokane Valley?

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Hatton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Union Gap and 114.6 miles from Spokane Valley.

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

The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 10:22 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Gap and Chance Light Rain near Spokane Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Hatton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hatton, 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 Hatton.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

48 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Ritzville, Washington

52 mi away
1503 South Smittys Blvd.
RAIL

Pasco Intermodal Train Station

63 mi away
535 North 1st Avenue
BUS

Ephrata, WA

81 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union Gap and Spokane Valley. Straight-line distance: 170.54 mi (274.46 km).

Union Gap

#1 Union Gap

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population6,160
Coordinates46.5573500, -120.4750600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Spokane Valley

#2 Spokane Valley

The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington.

Population102,893
Coordinates47.6732300, -117.2393700
Altitude615
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ahtanum Road (-120.475059, 46.55725)
End: North Pines Road (-117.239528, 47.673234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.7 L · about $39.67
Round trip
$79.33
15.16 gal · 57.4 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $39.67 $79.33
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.20 $84.40
Premium $5.77 $43.74 $87.49
Diesel $5.47 $41.44 $82.88

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 Spokane Valley. The current time is 05:38:29.

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.