How far is Cottage Lake, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Cottage Lake, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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 Cottage Lake and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottage Lake and Vancouver.
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Start on 195th Place Northeast
127 m · 24 sec · 195th Place Northeast
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Turn sharp right onto Northeast 159th Street
1078 ft · 1 min · Northeast 159th Street
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Turn left onto Avondale Road Northeast
4.9 mi · 9 min · Avondale Road Northeast
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Keep slight left to continue on Avondale Road
2853 ft · 52 sec · Avondale Road
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 40th Street
2259 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 520 West: Seattle
1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Renton
1445 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 18 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 Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake 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 Cottage Lake to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Cottage Lake and 90.2 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.28 one way or $66.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cottage Lake and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
Renata Rollins
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottage Lake and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 148.09 mi (238.32 km).
#1 Cottage Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 22,494 |
| Coordinates | 47.7442700, -122.0773500 |
| Altitude | 72 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $33.28 | $66.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.41 | $70.81 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.70 | $73.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.77 | $69.54 |
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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