How far is Hoquiam, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
137.29 mi
02h 30m
Flight
109.7 mi
176.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.7 mi
Kilometers
176.54 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.29 mi
Kilometers
220.94 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM PDT
Return by in Hoquiam
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoquiam
2026-05-12T17:59
Arrive Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoquiam
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 Hoquiam
68.5 mi
01h 15m
To Vancouver
68.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hoquiam Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Tuesday
Using Aberdeen as the closest live forecast in the Grays Harbor County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N
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 Hoquiam and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Simpson Avenue

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Simpson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto North Park Street

    1956 ft · 1 min · North Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South F Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto South F Street

    686 ft · 35 sec · South F Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Heron Street

    839 ft · 24 sec · East Heron Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia

    1044 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US Highway 12

    13.4 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12

  12. 12

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Pine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 12

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12

    28 m · 1 sec · US Highway 12

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12

    7.2 mi · 11 min · US Highway 12

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2383 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    80.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoquiam 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
86.6 mi · 63%
US Highway 12
24.4 mi · 18%
Olympic Highway
19.1 mi · 14%
Simpson Avenue
2.87 mi · 2%
East Wishkah Street
1.43 mi · 1%
West Pine Street
0.79 mi · 1%
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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 15m from Hoquiam
Leave By
1:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoquiam 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 Hoquiam to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 68.5 miles from Hoquiam and 68.7 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.33 one way or $50.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoquiam and Mostly Sunny 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 Hoquiam and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 109.7 mi (176.54 km).

Hoquiam

#1 Hoquiam

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population8,699
Coordinates46.9809200, -123.8893300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Emerson Avenue (-123.88933, 46.980952)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
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
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $25.33
Round trip
$50.66
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.33 $50.66
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.94 $53.89
Premium $5.77 $27.93 $55.86
Diesel $5.47 $26.46 $52.92

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 Hoquiam and Vancouver. The current time is 17:59:56.

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.