How far is Grand Mound, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Grand Mound, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
88.3 mi
01h 27m
Flight
81.14 mi
130.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.14 mi
Kilometers
130.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.3 mi
Kilometers
142.11 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Wed, Apr 29, 9:06 PM PDT
Return by in Grand Mound
Wed, Apr 29, 10:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Mound
2026-04-29T19:39
Arrive Vancouver
Wed, Apr 29, 9:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Mound
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
Castle Rock
WA

City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States

From Grand Mound
44.1 mi
00h 43m
To Vancouver
44.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Mound and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Large Round About

    25 m · 5 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Old Highway 99 Southwest

    633 ft · 17 sec · Old Highway 99 Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto US 12 West

    1108 ft · 30 sec · US 12 West

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    80.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Mound 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
86.6 mi · 98%
Old Highway 99 Southwest
0.95 mi · 1%
US 12 West
0.21 mi
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi
4th Plain Boulevard East
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

80.4 mi · 01h 28m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castle Rock
00h 43m from Grand Mound
Leave By
3:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Grand Mound 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 Grand Mound to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 88.3 miles (142.1 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Castle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Grand Mound and 44.2 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Grand Mound and Mostly Clear near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Castle Rock

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 Castle Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Kelso City Parks & Recreation

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
City government office,Park
Rainier City Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Rainier City Hall

Rainier , OR
106 W B St, Rainier, OR 97048, United States
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Kelso City Water-Sewer Bills

Kelso , WA
203 S Pacific Ave, Kelso, WA 98626, United States
Rating 1.6/5 7 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Castle Rock.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

15 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Elsie, Oregon

68 mi away
44573 Highway 26
BUS

Manning, Oregon

71 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grand Mound and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 81.14 mi (130.58 km).

Grand Mound

#1 Grand Mound

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

Population2,981
Coordinates46.7878800, -123.0112500
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.011157, 46.787882)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.65
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.33 $32.65
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.37 $34.74
Premium $5.77 $18.01 $36.01
Diesel $5.47 $17.06 $34.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Mound and Vancouver. The current time is 19:39:36.

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.