How far is South Hill, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from South Hill, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.88 mi
02h 19m
Flight
105.47 mi
169.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.47 mi
Kilometers
169.74 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.88 mi
Kilometers
221.89 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 PM PDT
Return by in South Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hill
2026-04-18T20:21
Arrive Vancouver
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Hill
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From South Hill
68.8 mi
01h 09m
To Vancouver
69 mi
01h 09m

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
0 to 3 mph NNE
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 South Hill and Vancouver.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on 126th Street Court East

    749 ft · 26 sec · 126th Street Court East

  2. 2

    Continue on 117th Avenue East

    155 m · 20 sec · 117th Avenue East

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 128th Street East

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 128th Street East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 94th Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · 94th Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on 9th Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 9th Street Southwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward WA 512 West: Tacoma

    2480 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Hill 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
126 mi · 91%
WA 512 West
8.39 mi · 6%
128th Street East
1.46 mi · 1%
94th Avenue East
0.75 mi · 1%
9th Street Southwest
0.66 mi
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

119 mi · 02h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 09m from South Hill
Leave By
1:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving South Hill 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 South Hill to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from South Hill and 69 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 1:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.48 one way or $50.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Napavine, 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 Napavine.

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 105.47 mi (169.74 km).

South Hill

#1 South Hill

Town in Virginia

Population52,431
Coordinates47.1412100, -122.2701200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 126th Street Court East (-122.270121, 47.14146)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $25.48
Round trip
$50.97
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.48 $50.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.11 $54.22
Premium $5.77 $28.10 $56.21
Diesel $5.47 $26.62 $53.25

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 South Hill and Vancouver. The current time is 20:21:07.

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.