How far is Coulee Dam, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Coulee Dam, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coulee Dam and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coulee Dam and Vancouver.
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Start on Marina Way
28 m · 3 sec · Marina Way
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Continue on Roosevelt Way
755 ft · 21 sec · Roosevelt Way
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Continue on State Highway 155
1290 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 155
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Turn left onto Columbia Avenue
1169 ft · 33 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Continue on State Route 155
916 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor
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Continue on Midway Avenue
2452 ft · 1 min · Midway Avenue
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Continue on Midway Avenue
78 m · 7 sec · Midway Avenue
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Continue on Grand Coulee Avenue
2795 ft · 57 sec · Grand Coulee Avenue
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Continue on Coulee Boulevard
25.1 mi · 33 min · Coulee Boulevard
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Continue on Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto Coulee Corridor
21.3 mi · 29 min · Coulee Corridor
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Continue on Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 57 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 16 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Basin Street Southwest
19.9 mi · 27 min · Basin Street Southwest
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Seattle
1838 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
40.6 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, WA 97 South: Yakima
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Evergreen Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on Buena Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
58.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Evergreen Highway
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Keep slight left
1023 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
2456 ft · 34 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Turn right onto United States Route 97
2.4 mi · 3 min · United States Route 97
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Take the exit right
117 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
719 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
95 mi · 1 hr 48 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 Coulee Dam 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
Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway
95 mi · 01h 48m
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 Coulee Dam 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 Coulee Dam to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
Toppenish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.7 miles from Coulee Dam and 171.3 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 5:10 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.32 one way or $126.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coulee Dam and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Toppenish
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 Toppenish.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Wishram
Quincy, Washington
The Dalles, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coulee Dam and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 237.07 mi (381.52 km).
#1 Coulee Dam
Town in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 47.9654300, -118.9761300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| 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: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $63.32 | $126.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $69.83 | $139.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $66.15 | $132.30 |
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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