How far is Port Townsend, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Port Townsend, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
Driving Distance
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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 40m.
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 Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Townsend and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Townsend and Vancouver.
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Start on Tyler Street
44 m · 12 sec · Tyler Street
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Turn left onto Lawrence Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Lawrence Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kearney Street
975 ft · 27 sec · Kearney Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Sims Way
4 m · 1 sec · East Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
35 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1425 ft · 40 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
2199 ft · 48 sec · West Sims Way
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Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20
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Continue on State Route 20
7.7 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward State Highway 20
120 m · 12 sec · State Highway 20
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Merge slight right onto Olympic Highway
83.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Olympic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tumwater, Portland
756 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
2984 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
95.8 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Port Townsend 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 left
95.8 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Port Townsend and Partly Cloudy near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Townsend to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Port Townsend and 100 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 9:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.89 one way or $73.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Townsend and Partly Cloudy near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Tumwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Townsend and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 171.3 mi (275.68 km).
#1 Port Townsend
City in and county seat of Jefferson County, Washington
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 48.1170400, -122.7604500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $36.89 | $73.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $39.25 | $78.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $40.69 | $81.37 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $38.54 | $77.08 |
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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