How far is Sunnyside, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Sunnyside, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.21 mi
03h 14m
Flight
135.87 mi
218.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.87 mi
Kilometers
218.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.21 mi
Kilometers
288.41 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM PDT
Return by in Sunnyside
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyside
2026-04-22T16:40
Arrive Vancouver
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 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
10:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyside
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
Dallesport
WA

Census designated place

From Sunnyside
92.6 mi
01h 37m
To Vancouver
86.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 9th Street

    143 m · 23 sec · South 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Avenue

    1062 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    2535 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Yakima Valley Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Yakima Valley Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road

    675 ft · 14 sec · West Sunnyside Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 223 south: Granger

    1557 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Larue Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Larue Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Evergreen Highway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Evergreen Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1023 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    2456 ft · 34 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto United States Route 97

    2.4 mi · 3 min · United States Route 97

  16. 16

    Take the exit right

    117 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    95 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas

    1217 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center

    1674 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 West

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    2606 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    137 m · 8 sec

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard

    722 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunnyside 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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
95 mi · 53%
Evergreen Highway
57.8 mi · 32%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.36 mi · 3%
West Sunnyside Road
4.93 mi · 3%
I 205 North
4.51 mi · 3%
Yakima Valley Highway
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

95 mi · 01h 48m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallesport
01h 37m from Sunnyside
Leave By
10:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 179.2 miles (288.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Dallesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Sunnyside and 86.6 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 10:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sunnyside and Light Rain near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Dallesport

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

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

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

2 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

17 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

25 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

28 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 135.87 mi (218.66 km).

Sunnyside

#1 Sunnyside

City in Washington, United States

Population16,325
Coordinates46.3237400, -120.0086500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South 9th Street (-120.008673, 46.32375)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.94 L · about $33.07
Round trip
$66.15
12.64 gal · 47.88 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.07 $66.15
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.18 $70.37
Premium $5.77 $36.47 $72.95
Diesel $5.47 $34.55 $69.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunnyside and Vancouver. The current time is 16:40:15.

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.