Distance between Ellensburg WA and Goldendale WA

The distance from Ellensburg to Goldendale is 106 miles by road including 52 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes and goes through Yakima, Union Gap, Zillah and Toppenish.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Ellensburg 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 90 US 97 37 mi, 34 min
Yakima 37 mi 0:34 34 min 1.2 gal
I 82 3 mi, 03 min
Union Gap 40 mi 0:37 37 min 1.3 gal
I 82 9 mi, 08 min
Zillah 49 mi 0:45 45 min 1.6 gal
I 82 WA 22 6 mi, 06 min
Toppenish 56 mi 0:52 52 min 1.9 gal
WA 22 US 97 50 mi, 55 min
Goldendale 106 mi 1:47 1 h 47 min 3.3 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Ellensburg to Goldendale?

Fuel cost: 14 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 105.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Ellensburg to Goldendale?

Driving time: 1 h 47 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 41 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 36 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 min
  • 9 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 8 min
  • 40 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 43 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 1 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 14 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Ellensburg to Goldendale by land?

The distance between Ellensburg and Goldendale is 105.6 mi by road including 51.6 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Ellensburg and Goldendale respectively.

How far is Ellensburg to Goldendale by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Ellensburg and Goldendale is 82.6 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Ellensburg and Goldendale respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Ellensburg from Goldendale by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 9 min to cover the distance of 83 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 36 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Ellensburg to Goldendale?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 33 min to cover the distance of 83 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 38 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Ellensburg and Goldendale?

The halfway point between Ellensburg and Goldendale is Toppenish. It is located about 3 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Toppenish to Ellensburg is 56 mi and driving will take about 52 min. The road between Toppenish and Goldendale has length 50 mi and will take approximately 55 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Zillah is in 49 mi from Ellensburg and 57 mi from Goldendale
  • Union Gap is in 40 mi from Ellensburg and 66 mi from Goldendale
  • Yakima is in 37 mi from Ellensburg and 69 mi from Goldendale

Where is Ellensburg in relation to Goldendale?

Ellensburg is located 83 mi north of Goldendale.

Ellensburg has geographic coordinates: latitude 46.99706, longitude -120.54512.

Goldendale has geographic coordinates: latitude 45.82068, longitude -120.82173.

Which highway goes from Ellensburg to Goldendale?

The route from Ellensburg to Goldendale follows US 97, I 82.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 12: 18 mi
  • WA 22: 3 mi
  • WA 142: 1 mi
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