How far is Manchester, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Manchester, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Washington State
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Vancouver.
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Start on East Main Street
2 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Colchester Drive East
1 mi · 2 min · Colchester Drive East
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Continue on Colchester Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Colchester Drive Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast Southworth Drive
1 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive
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Turn right onto Locker Road Southeast
1.7 mi · 3 min · Locker Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Turn left onto Phillips Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 5 min · Phillips Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Mullenix Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Mullenix Road
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Portland
687 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street
1304 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right
124.2 mi · 2 hr 20 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 Manchester 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
Merge slight right
124 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Manchester and Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Manchester and 80.7 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.87 one way or $61.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Manchester and Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Centralia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Centralia.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 132.56 mi (213.34 km).
#1 Manchester
Situated on the eastern shore of the Kitsap Peninsula in Kitsap County, this waterfront community sits at an approximate elevation of 30 feet overlooking Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.5556600, -122.5450700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.48 | $64.97 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $41.42 | $82.84 |
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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