How far is Vancouver, WA from Ahtanum, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Ahtanum, WA is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Ahtanum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Ahtanum.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
100 m · 9 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1292 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14 East: Camas
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
1721 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
1766 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
4.1 mi · 6 min · Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
1361 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sherman Highway
154 m · 9 sec · Sherman Highway
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Continue on Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
2.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
2029 ft · 26 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
49.8 mi · 58 min
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Continue on South Elm Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Continue on Buena Way
1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on Buena Road
683 ft · 12 sec · Buena Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1674 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Gap
1.5 km · 2 min
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Ahtanum Road
6.9 mi · 16 min · West Ahtanum Road
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Turn right onto South 84th Avenue
108 m · 18 sec · South 84th Avenue
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Turn left onto Aspen Road
110 m · 14 sec · Aspen Road
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Turn right onto South 85th Avenue
33 m · 4 sec · South 85th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 85th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Ahtanum.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Sunny near Ahtanum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Ahtanum?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 96.4 miles from Vancouver and 96.7 miles from Ahtanum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 9:04 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.64 one way or $71.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Ahtanum.
Stop Ideas Near Dallesport
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 Dallesport.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Ahtanum. Straight-line distance: 116.59 mi (187.64 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ahtanum
Census designated place
| Population | 3,601 |
| Coordinates | 46.5595700, -120.6220100 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ahtanum (-120.62201, 46.55957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $35.64 | $71.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $37.91 | $75.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $37.23 | $74.46 |
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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