How far is Oak Harbor, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Oak Harbor, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 the state of Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Harbor and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Harbor and Vancouver.
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Start on Southeast Midway Boulevard
157 m · 16 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue
739 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Ireland Street
90 m · 8 sec · Southeast Ireland Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Barrington Drive
2934 ft · 1 min · Southeast Barrington Drive
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Turn left onto State Route 20
156 m · 17 sec · State Route 20
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Turn right
15 mi · 23 min
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Continue on State Route 525
22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525
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Continue on 2
125 m · 9 sec · 2
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Turn right onto Ferry Dock
61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock
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Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
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Continue straight
2190 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard
1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Take the exit slight right toward Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
47.9 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 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 Oak Harbor 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
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Oak Harbor and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Harbor to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 256.1 miles (412.2 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.8 miles from Oak Harbor and 140.4 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.31 one way or $94.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Oak Harbor and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near DuPont
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 DuPont.
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Centralia station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Harbor and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 183.4 mi (295.16 km).
#1 Oak Harbor
City in Washington
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 48.2931600, -122.6432200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $5.23 | $47.31 | $94.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $50.33 | $100.65 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $49.42 | $98.84 |
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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