How far is Cathcart, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Cathcart, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 186 miles (299.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cathcart and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cathcart and Vancouver.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
29 m · 9 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto 164th Street Southeast
1.4 km · 2 min · 164th Street Southeast
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Turn left onto State Route 9
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 522
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
23.5 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1446 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 25 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 Cathcart 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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Cathcart 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 Cathcart to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 186 miles (299.3 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Tenino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Cathcart and 93.1 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.33 one way or $68.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cathcart and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Tenino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tenino.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cathcart and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 154.94 mi (249.35 km).
#1 Cathcart
Census designated place in Washington State, U.
| Population | 2,458 |
| Coordinates | 47.8478800, -122.0992900 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $36.52 | $73.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.86 | $75.72 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.86 | $71.73 |
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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