How far is Larch Way, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Larch Way, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Larch Way and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Larch Way and Vancouver.
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Start on the route
48 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
19 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto 172nd Street Southwest
85 m · 12 sec · 172nd Street Southwest
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Continue on 172nd Street Southwest
1062 ft · 33 sec · 172nd Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Larch Way
1.4 mi · 2 min · Larch Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Filbert Road
8 m · 1 sec · Filbert Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Filbert Road
120 m · 10 sec · Filbert Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Filbert Road
28 m · 2 sec · Filbert Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Filbert Road
2388 ft · 58 sec · Filbert Road
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Continue on 196th Street Southwest
1.2 mi · 3 min · 196th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South
2670 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Larch Way and Vancouver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Larch Way and Clear near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Larch Way to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tenino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from Larch Way and 92 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.5 miles (247.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Larch Way and Clear near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Tenino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tenino.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Larch Way and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 153.52 mi (247.06 km).
#1 Larch Way
This Snohomish County locale is situated in a Pacific Northwest temperate rainforest, characterized by lush greenery and a mild, wet climate.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.8429000, -122.2527500 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.44 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $37.06 | $74.12 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $38.73 | $77.46 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $47.25 | $94.50 |
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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