How far is Alderton, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Alderton, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.06 mi
02h 22m
Flight
107.75 mi
173.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.75 mi
Kilometers
173.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.06 mi
Kilometers
227.02 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Wed, Apr 15, 5:19 AM PDT
Return by in Alderton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alderton
2026-04-15T02:56
Arrive Vancouver
Wed, Apr 15, 5:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alderton
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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Alderton
70.5 mi
01h 11m
To Vancouver
70.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alderton and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alderton and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 162

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 162

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pioneer Way East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Way East

  3. 3

    Continue on East Pioneer

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Pioneer

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward WA 512 West: Parkland

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alderton and Vancouver.

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
126 mi · 89%
WA 512 West
11.2 mi · 8%
East Pioneer
1.62 mi · 1%
Pioneer Way East
1.14 mi · 1%
State Route 162
0.77 mi · 1%
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 14m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 11m from Alderton
Leave By
1:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alderton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alderton to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Alderton and 70.6 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Alderton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alderton and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 107.75 mi (173.41 km).

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#1 Alderton

Alderton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1695500, -122.2292800
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 162 (-122.229334, 47.16955)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.06 $52.12
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.72 $55.45
Premium $5.77 $28.74 $57.48
Diesel $5.47 $27.23 $54.45

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alderton and Vancouver. The current time is 02:56:39.

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.