How far is Anacortes, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the state of Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and Vancouver.
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Start on 12th Street
3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue
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Turn left onto R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue
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Take the ramp left
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Kincaid Street
619 ft · 13 sec · West Kincaid Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
91.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and Vancouver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Anacortes and 123.7 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 9:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.16 one way or $90.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near DuPont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City of Puyallup
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DuPont.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 198.58 mi (319.58 km).
#1 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $45.16 | $90.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $48.04 | $96.09 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $49.80 | $99.61 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $47.18 | $94.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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