How far is Clarkston, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 338 miles (544 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (442 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Benton County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarkston and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Vancouver.
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Start on 6th Street
1325 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Inland Empire Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Inland Empire Highway
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Continue on US Highway 12
25 mi · 31 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on Villard
2811 ft · 36 sec · Villard
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Continue on Main Street
13.8 mi · 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Owens Road
46 m · 9 sec · Owens Road
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Turn left
33.2 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Coppei Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Coppei Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 12
48.3 mi · 59 min · US Highway 12
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Keep slight left
41.3 mi · 52 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway
158.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
1891 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
1811 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
1217 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
1674 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 West
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
2606 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
137 m · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
67 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 3 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 Clarkston and Vancouver.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway
159 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Clarkston and Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 338 miles (544 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Prosser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Clarkston and 169.4 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (442 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 5:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.43 one way or $124.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkston and Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Prosser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prosser.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Wishram
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 274.65 mi (442.01 km).
#1 Clarkston
City in Washington
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 46.4162900, -117.0455700 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 544 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 13m |
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 | $62.43 | $124.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $66.41 | $132.83 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $68.85 | $137.70 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $65.22 | $130.44 |
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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