University Place, WA Road Trips
With 2 routes heading out and 5 heading in, University Place, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 27-mile quick runs to 307-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from University Place, WA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
306.5 mi
Spokane Valley, WA
Quickest Drive
44m
Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA
Plan Around University Place, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if University Place, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From University Place, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from University Place, WA
Driving from University Place, WA
Expect an average of 167 miles and about 3h 16m behind the wheel when leaving University Place, WA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 307 miles (5h 47m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from University Place, WA are Spokane Valley, WA (306.5 mi, 5h 47m) and Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA (27.1 mi, 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.44 per gallon. For the typical 167-mile trip from University Place, WA, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving University Place, WA and 5 routes heading into University Place, WA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 307 miles.
The longest mapped route from University Place, WA covers 307 miles and takes approximately 5h 47m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.
The average route from University Place, WA runs about 167 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.44/gallon for regular), the average 167-mile trip from University Place, WA costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from University Place, WA include Spokane Valley, WA and Deer Run Mobile Home Park, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
University Place, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
34,850
Median Income
$94,952
Median Home Value
$578,100
Median Age
38.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
University Place, WA at a Glance
Founded
1888
Elevation
200 ft
Area
9 mi²
Notable People from University Place, WA
A sampling of people born in University Place, WA.
Andrea Geubelle
1991
American long and triple jumper
City data from Wikidata (Q1514808), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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