How far is Buckley, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Buckley, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
152.09 mi
02h 39m
Flight
109.58 mi
176.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.58 mi
Kilometers
176.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.09 mi
Kilometers
244.76 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 AM PDT
Return by in Buckley
Fri, Apr 17, 1:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckley
2026-04-17T08:01
Arrive Vancouver
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckley
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Buckley
75.9 mi
01h 19m
To Vancouver
76.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph WSW
Destination
60°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckley and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cottage Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Cottage Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    841 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 410 East

    4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 410 East

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East

    29 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East

  7. 7

    Continue on Elhi Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 410 East

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 410 East

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South, WA 161 North, WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Tacoma, Puyallup

    3255 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    1036 ft · 15 sec · Valley Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 West, WA 161 South: Puyallup, Olympia

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 13 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 Buckley 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
126 mi · 83%
WA 512 West
12.6 mi · 8%
State Route 410 East
10.1 mi · 7%
Elhi Hill Road
1.99 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.62 mi
Valley Freeway
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 14m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.5 mi
109.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 19m from Buckley
Leave By
1:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckley and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckley to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 75.9 miles from Buckley and 76.1 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 1:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.10 one way or $56.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckley and Partly Sunny 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 Buckley and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 109.58 mi (176.36 km).

Buckley

#1 Buckley

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population5,286
Coordinates47.1631600, -122.0267800
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.026789, 47.163318)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.32 L · about $28.10
Round trip
$56.20
10.74 gal · 40.64 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.10 $56.20
Mid-grade $5.57 $29.89 $59.79
Premium $5.77 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $5.47 $29.36 $58.72

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckley and Vancouver. The current time is 08:01:18.

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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.