How far is Ellensburg, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Ellensburg, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellensburg and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellensburg and Vancouver.
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Start on West 5th Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Canyon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Canyon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 90 East: Spokane, Yakima
40 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 90 East: Spokane, Yakima
2123 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2541 ft · 31 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
37.8 mi · 43 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 · 34 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 Ellensburg 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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Ellensburg and Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ellensburg to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Ellensburg and 112.1 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.9 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 9:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.50 one way or $83.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Ellensburg and Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
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 Goldendale.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellensburg and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 137.74 mi (221.67 km).
#1 Ellensburg
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,576 |
| Coordinates | 46.9965100, -120.5478500 |
| Altitude | 470 |
| 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: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $41.50 | $83.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.15 | $88.29 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $45.76 | $91.53 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.35 | $86.71 |
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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