How far is McMillin, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from McMillin, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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 Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMillin and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMillin and Vancouver.
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Start on 128th Street East
12 m · 6 sec · 128th Street East
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Turn right onto State Route 162
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 162
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Turn left onto Military Road East
3128 ft · 1 min · Military Road East
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Turn straight onto 122nd Street East
3144 ft · 1 min · 122nd Street East
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Continue on Military Road East
116 m · 8 sec · Military Road East
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Turn straight onto 122nd Street East
883 ft · 22 sec · 122nd Street East
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Turn right onto Shaw Road East
1 km · 1 min · Shaw Road East
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Turn left onto 39th Avenue Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · 39th Avenue Southeast
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Continue on 37th Avenue Southeast
2220 ft · 46 sec · 37th Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Meridian
1316 ft · 36 sec · South Meridian
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Continue on 31st Avenue Southwest
1074 ft · 20 sec · 31st Avenue Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 512 West: Tacoma
1763 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
118.9 mi · 2 hr 13 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 McMillin 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 left
119 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving McMillin and Clear near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMillin to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 70.1 miles from McMillin and 70.3 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 1:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.90 one way or $53.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McMillin and Clear near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMillin and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 105.68 mi (170.07 km).
#1 McMillin
Located in the Puyallup River valley of Pierce County at an elevation of 128 feet, this unincorporated community sits within an agricultural region historically associated with daffodil and rhubarb farming.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.1398200, -122.2365100 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $26.90 | $53.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $28.31 | $56.62 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $29.59 | $59.17 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $36.10 | $72.19 |
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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