How far is McCleary, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from McCleary, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.9 miles (164 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
122.82 mi
02h 00m
Flight
101.88 mi
163.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.88 mi
Kilometers
163.96 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.82 mi
Kilometers
197.66 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM PDT
Return by in McCleary
Tue, May 12, 10:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCleary
2026-05-12T17:59
Arrive Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCleary
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
Toledo
WA

City in Washington, United States

From McCleary
61.3 mi
01h 00m
To Vancouver
61.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW
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 McCleary and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1624 ft · 56 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 3rd Street

    123 m · 14 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mox Chehalis Road

    1939 ft · 56 sec · Mox Chehalis Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2323 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tumwater, Portland

    756 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    2984 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    95.8 mi · 1 hr 45 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 McCleary 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
103 mi · 84%
Mox Chehalis Road
19.3 mi · 16%
South Main Street
0.31 mi
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi
South 3rd Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

95.8 mi · 01h 45m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
101.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 00m from McCleary
Leave By
2:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McCleary 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 McCleary to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from McCleary and 61.5 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 101.9 miles (164 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.71 one way or $45.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around McCleary and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Toledo

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

33 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

81 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCleary and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 101.88 mi (163.96 km).

McCleary

#1 McCleary

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population1,830
Coordinates47.0531500, -123.2654300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-123.265486, 47.053151)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $22.71
Round trip
$45.42
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.71 $45.42
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.16 $48.32
Premium $5.77 $25.05 $50.09
Diesel $5.47 $23.73 $47.45

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 McCleary and Vancouver. The current time is 17:59:38.

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.