How far is Fife, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Fife, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.5 mi
02h 14m
Flight
111.53 mi
179.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.53 mi
Kilometers
179.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.5 mi
Kilometers
219.68 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sun, May 3, 11:14 AM PDT
Return by in Fife
Sun, May 3, 1:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fife
2026-05-03T09:00
Arrive Vancouver
Sun, May 3, 11:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fife
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Fife
68.2 mi
01h 07m
To Vancouver
68.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 54th Avenue East

    775 ft · 22 sec · 54th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Tacoma

    1.3 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
136 mi · 100%
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi
54th Avenue East
0.15 mi
4th Plain Boulevard East
0.05 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 07m from Fife
Leave By
2:00 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fife and Mostly Clear near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fife to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Fife and 68.4 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.22 one way or $50.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Napavine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fife and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 111.53 mi (179.49 km).

Fife

#1 Fife

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population10,458
Coordinates47.2392700, -122.3570700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 54th Avenue East (-122.357059, 47.23925)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $25.22
Round trip
$50.45
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.22 $50.45
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.83 $53.67
Premium $5.77 $27.82 $55.63
Diesel $5.47 $26.35 $52.70

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fife and Vancouver. The current time is 09:00:25.

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.