How far is East Wenatchee, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from East Wenatchee, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 301.8 miles (485.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
301.79 mi
05h 03m
Flight
166.56 mi
268.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.56 mi
Kilometers
268.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.79 mi
Kilometers
485.69 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM PDT
Return by in East Wenatchee
Thu, Apr 23, 10:38 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Wenatchee
2026-04-23T00:31
Arrive Vancouver
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Wenatchee
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
Lea Hill
WA

Census designated place

From East Wenatchee
147.1 mi
02h 31m
To Vancouver
154.7 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on 9th Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · 9th Street Northeast

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Sunset Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto US 2/97

    1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97

  4. 4

    Continue on Odabashian Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  9. 9

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

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  20. 20

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

    2980 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    3094 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Wenatchee and Vancouver.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
140 mi · 47%
I 90 West
60.3 mi · 20%
US 97
45.1 mi · 15%
State Route 18
26.7 mi · 9%
US 2
14.3 mi · 5%
Sunset Highway
3.81 mi · 1%
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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+135.2 mi
166.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lea Hill
02h 31m from East Wenatchee
Leave By
6:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Wenatchee 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 East Wenatchee to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 301.8 miles (485.7 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Lea Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from East Wenatchee and 154.7 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 135.2 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 6:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.73 one way or $111.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lea Hill

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 Lea Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 12.7 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 13.9 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 2.5 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 12.6 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 Lea Hill.

RAIL

Tukwila station

16 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

20 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

32 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

34 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Wenatchee and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 166.56 mi (268.06 km).

East Wenatchee

#1 East Wenatchee

City in Douglas County, Washington, United States

Population14,012
Coordinates47.4156800, -120.2931300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 9th Street Northeast (-120.293188, 47.415771)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.31 L · about $55.73
Round trip
$111.46
21.3 gal · 80.62 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $55.73 $111.46
Mid-grade $5.57 $59.29 $118.58
Premium $5.77 $61.46 $122.92
Diesel $5.47 $58.22 $116.45

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Wenatchee and Vancouver. The current time is 00:31:51.

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.