How far is Fircrest, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Fircrest, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.35 mi
02h 08m
Flight
110.82 mi
178.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.82 mi
Kilometers
178.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.35 mi
Kilometers
216.21 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM PDT
Return by in Fircrest
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fircrest
2026-04-19T01:22
Arrive Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 3:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fircrest
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Fircrest
67.1 mi
01h 04m
To Vancouver
67.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alameda Avenue

    1194 ft · 45 sec · Alameda Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    1781 ft · 51 sec · Columbia Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South 19th Street

    844 ft · 27 sec · South 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Orchard Street

    853 ft · 28 sec · South Orchard Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland

    1755 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    687 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street

    1304 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fircrest 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
131 mi · 97%
WA 16 East
2.2 mi · 2%
Columbia Avenue
0.34 mi
Alameda Avenue
0.23 mi
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
South Orchard Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight right

124 mi · 02h 20m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 04m from Fircrest
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fircrest and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 67.1 miles from Fircrest and 67.2 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fircrest and Chance Light Rain 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 Fircrest and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 110.82 mi (178.35 km).

Fircrest

#1 Fircrest

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population6,884
Coordinates47.2395400, -122.5159600
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Alameda Avenue (-122.515913, 47.239529)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.61
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.80 $49.61
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.39 $52.78
Premium $5.77 $27.35 $54.71
Diesel $5.47 $25.91 $51.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fircrest and Vancouver. The current time is 01:22:14.

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.