How far is Smokey Point, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Smokey Point, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.48 mi
03h 26m
Flight
175.14 mi
281.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.14 mi
Kilometers
281.86 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.48 mi
Kilometers
330.69 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM PDT
Return by in Smokey Point
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smokey Point
2026-04-18T22:34
Arrive Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 2:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smokey Point
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
Tumwater
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Smokey Point
102.6 mi
01h 43m
To Vancouver
102.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smokey Point and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smokey Point Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Smokey Point Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 116th Street Northeast

    2335 ft · 51 sec · 116th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1620 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
116th Street Northeast
201 mi · 98%
Smokey Point Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
State Avenue
1.63 mi · 1%
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi
4th Plain Boulevard East
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

116th Street Northeast

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
175.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tumwater
01h 43m from Smokey Point
Leave By
10:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Smokey Point and 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 Smokey Point to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 102.6 miles from Smokey Point and 102.9 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 10:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.94 one way or $75.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Smokey Point and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Tumwater

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tumwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.1 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 2.1 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

9 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

45 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

71 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smokey Point and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 175.14 mi (281.86 km).

Smokey Point

#1 Smokey Point

Census designated place

Population1,572
Coordinates48.1523200, -122.1826400
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.182632, 48.15227)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.45 L · about $37.94
Round trip
$75.88
14.5 gal · 54.9 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.94 $75.88
Mid-grade $5.57 $40.36 $80.72
Premium $5.77 $41.84 $83.68
Diesel $5.47 $39.64 $79.27

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Smokey Point and Vancouver. The current time is 22:34:21.

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.