How far is Brier, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Brier, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brier and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brier and Vancouver.
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Start on Brier Road
2993 ft · 60 sec · Brier Road
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Continue on 55th Avenue Northeast
142 m · 15 sec · 55th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 204th Street
948 ft · 26 sec · Northeast 204th Street
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Continue on 47th Avenue Northeast
884 ft · 28 sec · 47th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 201st Place
1775 ft · 49 sec · Northeast 201st Place
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Continue on Northeast 197th Street
1408 ft · 40 sec · Northeast 197th Street
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Turn straight onto 40th Place Northeast
914 ft · 27 sec · 40th Place Northeast
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Continue on 37th Avenue Northeast
1106 ft · 37 sec · 37th Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 205th Street - 244th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
80 m · 6 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
865 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
43.2 mi · 54 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 Brier 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
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Brier and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brier to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Brier and 89.9 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.23 one way or $66.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Brier and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
Renata Rollins
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brier and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 149.39 mi (240.42 km).
#1 Brier
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 6,955 |
| Coordinates | 47.7845400, -122.2742900 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.65 | $73.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.72 | $69.43 |
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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