How far is Hobart, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Hobart, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 162.2 miles (261 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.18 mi
02h 42m
Flight
127.47 mi
205.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.47 mi
Kilometers
205.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.18 mi
Kilometers
261 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM PDT
Return by in Hobart
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hobart
2026-10-15T11:32
Arrive Vancouver
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hobart
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
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Hobart
81 mi
01h 21m
To Vancouver
81.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph ESE
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 276th Avenue Southeast

    1.4 km · 2 min · 276th Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

    1501 ft · 37 sec · Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    2739 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    19 mi · 24 min · State Route 18

  5. 5

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

    2980 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

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

    3094 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 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 Hobart 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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
140 mi · 87%
State Route 18
19 mi · 12%
276th Avenue Southeast
0.88 mi · 1%
I 5
0.56 mi
WA 18 West
0.52 mi
Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
0.28 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 21m from Hobart
Leave By
1:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hobart and Clear near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from Hobart and 81.2 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 1:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords Prairie, 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 Fords Prairie.

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hobart and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 127.47 mi (205.14 km).

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#1 Hobart

This census-designated place in central King County rests at an elevation of 568 feet within the foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates47.4217700, -121.9728900
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 276th Avenue Southeast (-121.973118, 47.421773)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.66 L · about $31.09
Round trip
$62.18
11.44 gal · 43.32 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $31.09 $62.18
Mid-grade $5.72 $32.71 $65.43
Premium $5.98 $34.19 $68.38
Diesel $7.29 $41.71 $83.42

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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There is no time difference between Hobart and Vancouver. The current time is 11:32:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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