How far is Sisco Heights, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Sisco Heights, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
Light Rain Likely
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sisco Heights and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sisco Heights and Vancouver.
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Start on 132nd Street Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · 132nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto State Route 9
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
26 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
33 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 204
11 m · 1 sec · State Route 204
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 204
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 2 West: Everett
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
717 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle
2143 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
59.5 mi · 1 hr 14 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 Sisco Heights 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 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Sisco Heights and Slight Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sisco Heights to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 102.8 miles from Sisco Heights and 103.1 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.67 one way or $73.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Sisco Heights and Slight Chance Light Rain 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 Sisco Heights and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 173.18 mi (278.71 km).
#1 Sisco Heights
Situated in northern Snohomish County at an elevation of 456 feet, this unincorporated rural area sits on an upland plateau west of the Cascade foothills.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.1153800, -122.0970800 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| 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: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $5.05 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.75 | $77.49 |
| Premium | $5.59 | $40.61 | $81.22 |
| Diesel | $7.19 | $52.21 | $104.43 |
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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