How far is Suquamish, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Suquamish, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 185 miles (297.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
185.03 mi
03h 06m
Flight
144.67 mi
232.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.67 mi
Kilometers
232.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.03 mi
Kilometers
297.78 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Fri, Apr 17, 10:36 PM PDT
Return by in Suquamish
Sat, Apr 18, 1:42 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suquamish
2026-04-17T19:29
Arrive Vancouver
Fri, Apr 17, 10:36 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suquamish
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
Tenino
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Suquamish
92.2 mi
01h 33m
To Vancouver
92.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph ESE
Destination
60°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Augusta Avenue Northeast

    151 m · 21 sec · Augusta Avenue Northeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Suquamish Way Northeast

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Suquamish Way Northeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 305 Northeast

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 305 Northeast

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 305 Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 305 Northeast

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 3 South: Bremerton

    2762 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest

    16.1 mi · 21 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  9. 9

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Portland

    687 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street

    1304 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    124.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suquamish 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
131 mi · 71%
State Highway 16
26.5 mi · 14%
State Highway 3 Northwest
16.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 305 Northeast
6.34 mi · 3%
State Highway 3 West
2.06 mi · 1%
Suquamish Way Northeast
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight right

124 mi · 02h 20m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tenino
01h 33m from Suquamish
Leave By
10:46 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Suquamish and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Tenino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.2 miles from Suquamish and 92.8 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:46 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.17 one way or $68.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Suquamish and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Tenino

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 Tenino and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 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 14.1 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 Tenino.

RAIL

Centennial Station

16 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

17 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

54 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

80 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suquamish and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 144.67 mi (232.82 km).

Suquamish

#1 Suquamish

Census designated place

Population4,140
Coordinates47.7312100, -122.5523600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Augusta Avenue Northeast (-122.55242, 47.73121)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.72 L · about $34.17
Round trip
$68.34
13.06 gal · 49.44 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $34.17 $68.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $36.35 $72.71
Premium $5.77 $37.68 $75.37
Diesel $5.47 $35.70 $71.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Suquamish and Vancouver. The current time is 19:29:39.

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.