How far is Steilacoom, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Steilacoom, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.49 mi
02h 02m
Flight
105.83 mi
170.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.83 mi
Kilometers
170.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.49 mi
Kilometers
198.73 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM PDT
Return by in Steilacoom
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steilacoom
2026-04-23T00:30
Arrive Vancouver
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steilacoom
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
Toledo
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Steilacoom
61.7 mi
01h 01m
To Vancouver
61.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rainier Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Union Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · Union Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Steilacoom-DuPont Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Steilacoom-DuPont Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Steilacoom-DuPont Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Steilacoom-DuPont Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Steilacoom-DuPont Road

    1141 ft · 35 sec · Steilacoom-DuPont Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Locust Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Locust Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    111.1 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Locust Road
6.32 mi · 5%
Steilacoom-DuPont Road
4.79 mi · 4%
Union Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi
4th Plain Boulevard East
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

111 mi · 02h 04m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 01m from Steilacoom
Leave By
2:24 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Steilacoom and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Steilacoom and 61.8 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Steilacoom and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Toledo

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

33 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

81 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steilacoom and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 105.83 mi (170.31 km).

Steilacoom

#1 Steilacoom

Town in Washington, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates47.1698200, -122.6026300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Rainier Street (-122.602521, 47.169704)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.27 $48.54
Premium $5.77 $25.16 $50.32
Diesel $5.47 $23.84 $47.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Steilacoom and Vancouver. The current time is 00:30:17.

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.