How far is Blaine, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Blaine, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 275 miles (442.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blaine and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine and Vancouver.
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Start on H Street
1078 ft · 45 sec · H Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Peace Portal Drive
1064 ft · 38 sec · Peace Portal Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
1263 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
141.8 mi · 2 hr 49 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 Blaine 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 left
142 mi · 02h 49m
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 Blaine 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 Blaine to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 275 miles (442.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.6 miles from Blaine and 137.5 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 8:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.81 one way or $101.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Blaine and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Tacoma Dome Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blaine and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 231.84 mi (373.11 km).
#1 Blaine
City in Whatcom County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,638 |
| Coordinates | 48.9937200, -122.7471200 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $50.81 | $101.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $54.06 | $108.11 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $56.04 | $112.07 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $53.08 | $106.17 |
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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