How far is Ravensdale, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Ravensdale, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ravensdale and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ravensdale and Vancouver.
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Start on Southeast Ravensdale Way
1842 ft · 48 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way
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Turn left onto 272nd Avenue Southeast
1026 ft · 45 sec · 272nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Continue on Southeast 272nd Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Turn left onto WA 18 West: Auburn
2060 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
10.2 mi · 13 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 Ravensdale 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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ravensdale and Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ravensdale to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 79.6 miles from Ravensdale and 81.9 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 12:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ravensdale 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 Ravensdale and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 122.71 mi (197.48 km).
#1 Ravensdale
Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3523200, -121.9837300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $5.44 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.60 | $65.20 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $34.07 | $68.14 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $41.56 | $83.13 |
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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