How far is Spanaway, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Spanaway, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 129.9 miles (209 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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 Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spanaway and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spanaway and Vancouver.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn left onto Military Road South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Military Road South
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Continue on Perimeter Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Perimeter Road
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Continue on 150th Street Southwest
2 mi · 5 min · 150th Street Southwest
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Turn slight right onto Murray Road Southwest
1500 ft · 41 sec · Murray Road Southwest
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Turn slight right
91 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Murray Road Southwest
595 ft · 29 sec · Murray Road Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 South
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
114.5 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Spanaway 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
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Spanaway and Light Rain near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spanaway to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Winlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Spanaway and 65 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 2:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Spanaway and Light Rain near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Winlock
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 Winlock.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spanaway and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 101.82 mi (163.86 km).
#1 Spanaway
Census designated place
| Population | 27,227 |
| Coordinates | 47.1039900, -122.4345700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $5.23 | $23.97 | $47.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.50 | $50.99 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
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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