How far is Riverton, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Riverton, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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 and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverton and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverton and Vancouver.
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Start on South 133rd Street
1066 ft · 29 sec · South 133rd Street
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Continue on South 132nd Street
781 ft · 29 sec · South 132nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
100 m · 6 sec · Tukwila International Boulevard
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Turn right onto 35th Avenue South
86 m · 13 sec · 35th Avenue South
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Turn right onto South 130th Street
1198 ft · 45 sec · South 130th Street
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Turn right onto East Marginal Way South
1042 ft · 30 sec · East Marginal Way South
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Continue on South 133rd Street
1259 ft · 41 sec · South 133rd Street
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Take the ramp left toward WA 599 South
912 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
148 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
2225 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 27 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 Riverton 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Riverton and Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverton to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Riverton and 78.2 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Riverton and Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
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 Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverton and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 128.7 mi (207.12 km).
#1 Riverton
Situated in King County south of Seattle, this area lies primarily within the Green River Valley and surrounding slopes at an approximate elevation of 338 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4842700, -122.2945700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $29.95 | $59.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $32.93 | $65.87 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
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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