How far is Arlington Heights, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.54 mi
03h 44m
Flight
179.35 mi
288.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.35 mi
Kilometers
288.64 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.54 mi
Kilometers
350.1 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 AM PDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-15T02:53
Arrive Vancouver
Wed, Apr 15, 6:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
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
Lacey
WA

The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.

From Arlington Heights
108.7 mi
01h 52m
To Vancouver
108.9 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W
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 Arlington Heights and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on 228th Street Northeast

    3144 ft · 1 min · 228th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 115th Avenue Northeast

    2 mi · 4 min · 115th Avenue Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oso Slide Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 530 Northeast

    1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Talcott Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Burke Avenue

    158 m · 23 sec · East Burke Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue

    598 ft · 21 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Division Street

    918 ft · 25 sec · East Division Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    18 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1661 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    74.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
207 mi · 95%
West Division Street
3.97 mi · 2%
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
2.55 mi · 1%
115th Avenue Northeast
2.04 mi · 1%
228th Street Northeast
0.6 mi
State Route 530 Northeast
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
179.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lacey
01h 52m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
9:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Lacey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Arlington Heights and 108.9 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 9:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.19 one way or $80.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Lacey

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lacey and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 1.3 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacey.

RAIL

Centennial Station

5 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

37 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

38 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

65 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 179.35 mi (288.64 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.2020500, -122.0620800
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 228th Street Northeast (-122.062078, 48.201952)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.06 L · about $40.19
Round trip
$80.38
15.36 gal · 58.12 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $40.19 $80.38
Mid-grade $5.57 $42.75 $85.51
Premium $5.77 $44.32 $88.64
Diesel $5.47 $41.99 $83.97

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 Arlington Heights and Vancouver. The current time is 02:53:38.

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.