How far is Tulalip Bay, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Tulalip Bay, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tulalip Bay and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tulalip Bay and Vancouver.
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Start on the route
131 m · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Mission Beach Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Mission Beach Road
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Turn left onto Mission Avenue
2171 ft · 2 min · Mission Avenue
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Continue on 64th Street Northwest
1925 ft · 54 sec · 64th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Marine Drive
4.4 mi · 9 min · Marine Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marine Drive Northeast
42 m · 3 sec · Marine Drive Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Marine Drive Northeast
1185 ft · 34 sec · Marine Drive Northeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 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 Tulalip Bay 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
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Tulalip Bay 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 Tulalip Bay to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Tulalip Bay and 102.3 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 9:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.73 one way or $75.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Tulalip Bay and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Tumwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tulalip Bay and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 166.56 mi (268.05 km).
#1 Tulalip Bay
Census designated place
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 48.0373200, -122.3101400 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $37.73 | $75.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $40.14 | $80.28 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $41.61 | $83.22 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $39.42 | $78.83 |
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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