How far is Parkwood, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Parkwood, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 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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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 39m.
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 Washington State
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkwood and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkwood and Vancouver.
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Start on the route
85 m · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Kidd Avenue Southeast
35 m · 13 sec · Kidd Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Maple Street
76 m · 13 sec · Southeast Maple Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Salmonberry Road
5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Salmonberry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Salmonberry Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
2686 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Tacoma
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
22.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Portland
687 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street
1304 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight right
124.2 mi · 2 hr 20 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 Parkwood 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 right
124 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Parkwood and Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkwood to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 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 78.8 miles from Parkwood and 79.1 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Parkwood and Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Centralia
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 Centralia.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkwood and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 130.92 mi (210.69 km).
#1 Parkwood
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 47.5331500, -122.6101400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.14 | $64.29 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
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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