How far is Puyallup, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Puyallup, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Puyallup and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Puyallup and Vancouver.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
650 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
93 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue Southeast
855 ft · 37 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto South Meridian
1411 ft · 29 sec · South Meridian
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 West: Parkland
2066 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
118.9 mi · 2 hr 13 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 Puyallup 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
119 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Puyallup and Mostly Clear near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Puyallup to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Puyallup and 68.7 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.33 one way or $50.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Puyallup and Mostly Clear near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Puyallup and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 108.3 mi (174.29 km).
#1 Puyallup
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 42,569 |
| Coordinates | 47.1853800, -122.2929000 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $25.33 | $50.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.94 | $53.89 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.46 | $52.92 |
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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