How far is Belfair, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Belfair, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.6 mi
02h 36m
Flight
125.44 mi
201.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.44 mi
Kilometers
201.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.6 mi
Kilometers
235.93 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 AM PDT
Return by in Belfair
Wed, Apr 15, 7:49 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belfair
2026-04-15T02:36
Arrive Vancouver
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belfair
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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Belfair
73.2 mi
01h 18m
To Vancouver
73.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph WSW
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 Belfair and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast State Route 3

  2. 2

    Continue on East State Route 3

    21.7 mi · 37 min · East State Route 3

  3. 3

    Continue on East Pine Street

    1 km · 1 min · East Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Front Street

    874 ft · 17 sec · North Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Railroad Avenue

    91 m · 13 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    2076 ft · 39 sec · South 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Olympic Highway South

    1 mi · 2 min · Olympic Highway South

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast State Route 3

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast State Route 3

  9. 9

    Continue on West Golden Pheasant Road

    664 ft · 21 sec · West Golden Pheasant Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2203 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tumwater, Portland

    756 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    2984 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    95.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfair 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
103 mi · 70%
East State Route 3
21.7 mi · 15%
West Golden Pheasant Road
17.2 mi · 12%
Southeast State Route 3
1.17 mi · 1%
Olympic Highway South
1.05 mi · 1%
Northeast State Route 3
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

95.8 mi · 01h 45m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 18m from Belfair
Leave By
1:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belfair 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 Belfair to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Belfair and 73.4 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.05 one way or $54.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belfair and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 125.44 mi (201.88 km).

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#1 Belfair

Belfair is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.4506500, -122.8273700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast State Route 3 (-122.827498, 47.450693)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $27.05
Round trip
$54.11
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.05 $54.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.78 $57.56
Premium $5.77 $29.84 $59.67
Diesel $5.47 $28.26 $56.53

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 Belfair and Vancouver. The current time is 02:36:16.

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.