How far is Selah, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Selah, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 192.6 miles (310 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.64 mi
03h 18m
Flight
123.81 mi
199.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.81 mi
Kilometers
199.25 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.64 mi
Kilometers
310.03 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Wed, May 13, 5:56 PM PDT
Return by in Selah
Wed, May 13, 9:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selah
2026-05-13T14:38
Arrive Vancouver
Wed, May 13, 5:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selah
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Dallesport
WA

Census designated place

From Selah
96.6 mi
01h 39m
To Vancouver
96.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Selah and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Selah and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on East Naches Avenue

    31 m · 10 sec · East Naches Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Selah Road

    2139 ft · 43 sec · Selah Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    2124 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    721 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Evergreen Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Buena Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Evergreen Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1023 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    2456 ft · 34 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto United States Route 97

    2.4 mi · 3 min · United States Route 97

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    117 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    95 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas

    1217 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center

    1674 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 West

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    2606 ft · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    137 m · 8 sec

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard

    722 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 13 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selah and Vancouver.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
95 mi · 49%
Evergreen Highway
60.3 mi · 31%
Selah Road
19.6 mi · 10%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.36 mi · 3%
I 205 North
4.51 mi · 2%
United States Route 97
2.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

95 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.8 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallesport
01h 39m from Selah
Leave By
10:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Selah and Light Rain Likely near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Selah to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (310 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Dallesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Selah and 96.1 miles from Vancouver.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.58 one way or $71.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Selah and Light Rain Likely near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Dallesport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dallesport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallesport.

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

2 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

17 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

25 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

28 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selah and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 123.81 mi (199.25 km).

Selah

#1 Selah

City of the United States

Population8,138
Coordinates46.6540200, -120.5300700
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: East Naches Avenue (-120.53007, 46.654026)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.73 L · about $35.58
Round trip
$71.17
13.6 gal · 51.46 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $35.58 $71.17
Mid-grade $5.57 $37.86 $75.71
Premium $5.77 $39.24 $78.49
Diesel $5.47 $37.18 $74.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Selah and Vancouver. The current time is 14:38:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.