How far is Navy Yard City, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Navy Yard City, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.48 mi
02h 39m
Flight
132.3 mi
212.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.3 mi
Kilometers
212.91 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.48 mi
Kilometers
259.87 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Fri, Apr 24, 12:24 AM PDT
Return by in Navy Yard City
Fri, Apr 24, 3:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Navy Yard City
2026-04-23T21:44
Arrive Vancouver
Fri, Apr 24, 12:24 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Navy Yard City
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
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Navy Yard City
80.6 mi
01h 19m
To Vancouver
80.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Navy Yard City and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Navy Yard City and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on West D Street

    40 m · 11 sec · West D Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Charlotte Avenue

    530 ft · 25 sec · South Charlotte Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Madrona Street

    54 m · 13 sec · Madrona Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Webster Street West

    535 ft · 30 sec · Webster Street West

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Charleston Beach Road West

    2189 ft · 48 sec · Charleston Beach Road West

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Charleston Boulevard

    2804 ft · 53 sec · Charleston Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 3 South: Shelton

    2532 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    687 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street

    1304 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Navy Yard City 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
131 mi · 81%
State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 16%
State Highway 3 West
1.79 mi · 1%
Charleston Boulevard
0.53 mi
WA 3 South
0.48 mi
Charleston Beach Road West
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
132.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 19m from Navy Yard City
Leave By
1:10 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Navy Yard City 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 Navy Yard City to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 80.6 miles from Navy Yard City and 80.8 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Navy Yard City and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Centralia

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

64 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Navy Yard City and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 132.3 mi (212.91 km).

Navy Yard City

#1 Navy Yard City

Census designated place

Population2,477
Coordinates47.5534300, -122.6645800
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: West D Street (-122.66458, 47.553431)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
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.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.57 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.66
11.4 gal · 43.14 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $29.83 $59.66
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.73 $63.46
Premium $5.77 $32.89 $65.79
Diesel $5.47 $31.16 $62.32

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Navy Yard City and Vancouver. The current time is 21:44:30.

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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.