How far is Cashmere, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Cashmere, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
284.87 mi
04h 52m
Flight
166.63 mi
268.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.63 mi
Kilometers
268.17 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.87 mi
Kilometers
458.46 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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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 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM PDT
Return by in Cashmere
Wed, May 13, 3:09 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cashmere
2026-05-12T17:24
Arrive Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 10:16 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cashmere
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
Federal Way
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Cashmere
140.5 mi
02h 26m
To Vancouver
144.3 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aplets Way

    1369 ft · 48 sec · Aplets Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 2

    6.3 mi · 8 min · US 2

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cashmere 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
140 mi · 49%
I 90 West
60.3 mi · 21%
US 97
45.1 mi · 16%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 9%
US 2
6.44 mi · 2%
I 5
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.2 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Federal Way
02h 26m from Cashmere
Leave By
7:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cashmere 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 Cashmere to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Federal Way is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.5 miles from Cashmere and 144.3 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.2 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 7:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.59 one way or $105.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cashmere and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Federal Way

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Federal Way and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 6.6 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 11 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Federal Way.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

12 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cashmere and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 166.63 mi (268.17 km).

Cashmere

#1 Cashmere

Former princely state, now a disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan

Population3,160
Coordinates47.5223500, -120.4698000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Aplets Way (-120.470037, 47.522341)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.05 gal
38.05 L · about $52.59
Round trip
$105.18
20.1 gal · 76.1 L
Estimated CO2
89.3 kg one way
Round trip: 178.6 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $52.59 $105.18
Mid-grade $5.57 $55.95 $111.90
Premium $5.77 $58.00 $116.00
Diesel $5.47 $54.94 $109.89

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Cashmere and Vancouver. The current time is 17:24:00.

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.