How far is Okanogan, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Okanogan, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 379.8 miles (611.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Okanogan and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Okanogan and Vancouver.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Tyee Street
46 m · 14 sec · Tyee Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
1.1 km · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Turn left
2556 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
82 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sunset Highway
15 m · 2 sec · Sunset Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Sunset Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Sunset Highway
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Turn right onto US 2/97
1.2 km · 1 min · US 2/97
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Continue on Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Odabashian Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
42 m · 6 sec · US 2
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Exit the rotary onto US 2
2365 ft · 45 sec · US 2
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2
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Turn left onto US 97
35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
827 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West
1648 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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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 Okanogan and Vancouver.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Okanogan 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 Okanogan to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 379.8 miles (611.3 km) and usually takes 06h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.3 miles from Okanogan and 191.6 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 142.3 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.12 one way or $140.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Okanogan and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Riverbend
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 Riverbend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Okanogan and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 237.49 mi (382.21 km).
#1 Okanogan
City in Okanogan County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,607 |
| Coordinates | 48.3612600, -119.5833900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 611 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 44m |
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 | $70.12 | $140.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $74.60 | $149.20 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $77.33 | $154.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $73.26 | $146.52 |
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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