How far is Meadowdale, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Meadowdale, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.71 mi
03h 10m
Flight
153.77 mi
247.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.77 mi
Kilometers
247.47 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.71 mi
Kilometers
294.04 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sat, Nov 7, 9:49 AM PST
Return by in Meadowdale
Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meadowdale
2026-11-07T06:39
Arrive Vancouver
Sat, Nov 7, 9:49 AM PST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM PST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meadowdale
9:00 PM PST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grand Mound
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Meadowdale
91.2 mi
01h 35m
To Vancouver
91.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM PST
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meadowdale and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 74th Place West

    134 m · 25 sec · 74th Place West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 75th Place West

    719 ft · 32 sec · 75th Place West

  3. 3

    Continue on 76th Avenue West

    3.5 mi · 9 min · 76th Avenue West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 220th Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 South

    1675 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    44.8 mi · 56 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meadowdale 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
178 mi · 97%
76th Avenue West
3.52 mi · 2%
220th Street Southwest
0.92 mi · 1%
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi
75th Place West
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
153.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Mound
01h 35m from Meadowdale
Leave By
10:38 AM PST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Meadowdale and Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meadowdale to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.2 miles from Meadowdale and 91.5 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.06 one way or $66.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Meadowdale and Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grand Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

City Of Lacey Maintenance Service Center

Lacey , WA
1200 College St SE, Lacey, WA 98503
Rating 4.8/5 4 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.

RAIL

Centralia station

9 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

28 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

68 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

72 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meadowdale and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 153.77 mi (247.47 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Meadowdale

Situated in Snohomish County, Washington, near the eastern shore of Puget Sound at an approximate elevation of 92 feet, this census-designated place is primarily a residential community surrounding the city of Edmonds.

Population0
Coordinates47.8528700, -122.3334700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 74th Place West (-122.333502, 47.852628)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.41 L · about $33.06
Round trip
$66.13
12.9 gal · 48.82 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.13 $33.06 $66.13
Mid-grade $5.42 $34.97 $69.94
Premium $5.67 $36.60 $73.19
Diesel $7.24 $46.72 $93.45

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Meadowdale and Vancouver. The current time is 06:39:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.