How far is Entiat, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Entiat, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
308.76 mi
05h 17m
Flight
182.59 mi
293.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.59 mi
Kilometers
293.85 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.76 mi
Kilometers
496.9 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM PDT
Return by in Entiat
Wed, May 13, 4:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Entiat
2026-05-12T18:08
Arrive Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Entiat
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
Covington
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Entiat
152.4 mi
02h 39m
To Vancouver
156.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Entiat and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on Entiat Way

    95 m · 12 sec · Entiat Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hyland Avenue

    30 m · 5 sec · Hyland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15.1 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1469 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2681 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1584 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97

    42 m · 6 sec · US 2

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto US 2

    2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 2

    43 m · 3 sec · US 2

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 2

    13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2

  12. 12

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

    1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 97

    35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.8 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    827 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Sunset Highway

    804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West

    1648 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 18

    26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18

  23. 23

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

    2980 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

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

    3094 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Entiat 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
140 mi · 45%
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%
Hyland Avenue
1.13 mi
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+126.2 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
02h 39m from Entiat
Leave By
6:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Entiat 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 Entiat to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 308.8 miles (496.9 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.4 miles from Entiat and 156.3 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.2 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 6:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.99 one way or $113.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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 Covington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 11.8 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 6.7 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 Covington
Meeting point 0.4 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.

RAIL

Tukwila station

15 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

26 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

33 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Entiat and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 182.59 mi (293.85 km).

Entiat

#1 Entiat

City in Chelan County, Washington

Population1,287
Coordinates47.6759600, -120.2084100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Entiat Way (-120.208521, 47.676002)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.89 gal
41.24 L · about $56.99
Round trip
$113.97
21.78 gal · 82.48 L
Estimated CO2
96.8 kg one way
Round trip: 193.6 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $56.99 $113.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $60.62 $121.25
Premium $5.77 $62.85 $125.69
Diesel $5.47 $59.54 $119.07

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Entiat and Vancouver. The current time is 18:08:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.