How far is Bethel, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Bethel, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethel and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel and Vancouver.
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Start on Southeast Cedar Road
39 m · 11 sec · Southeast Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Continue on Bethel Burley Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bethel Burley Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Mullenix Road
1526 ft · 32 sec · Southeast Mullenix Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Portland
687 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street
1304 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right
124.2 mi · 2 hr 20 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 Bethel 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 South
Merge slight right
124 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bethel 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 Bethel to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 76.7 miles from Bethel and 76.9 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.2 miles (206.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bethel and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethel and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 128.2 mi (206.31 km).
#1 Bethel
Bethel is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4939800, -122.6312500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.17 | $60.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.63 | $59.26 |
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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