How far is Burlington, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Burlington, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.28 mi
03h 43m
Flight
196.65 mi
316.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.65 mi
Kilometers
316.48 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.28 mi
Kilometers
370.6 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Tue, May 19, 5:04 AM PDT
Return by in Burlington
Tue, May 19, 8:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-05-19T01:20
Arrive Vancouver
Tue, May 19, 5:04 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
DuPont
WA

City in the state of Washington

From Burlington
115 mi
01h 51m
To Vancouver
115.3 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fairhaven Avenue

    2469 ft · 2 min · East Fairhaven Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard

    1416 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 20

    1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    2476 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
229 mi · 99%
East Fairhaven Avenue
0.47 mi
South Burlington Boulevard
0.27 mi
West Rio Vista Avenue
0.24 mi
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
196.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuPont
01h 51m from Burlington
Leave By
9:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Burlington 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 Burlington to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Burlington and 115.3 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 9:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.54 one way or $85.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Burlington and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near DuPont

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

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

17 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

23 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

50 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 196.65 mi (316.48 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population9,543
Coordinates48.4756600, -122.3254400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fairhaven Avenue (-122.325441, 48.475516)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.76 L · about $42.54
Round trip
$85.09
16.26 gal · 61.52 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $42.54 $85.09
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.26 $90.52
Premium $5.77 $46.92 $93.84
Diesel $5.47 $44.45 $88.89

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Vancouver. The current time is 01:20:52.

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.