How far is Vancouver, WA from Alderton, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Alderton, WA is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
140.36 mi
02h 44m
Flight
107.75 mi
173.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.75 mi
Kilometers
173.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.36 mi
Kilometers
225.88 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alderton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-15T01:57
Arrive Alderton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
70.2 mi
01h 22m
To Alderton
70.2 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    873 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup

    974 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 512 East: Puyallup

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Pioneer Avenue

    1852 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Pioneer

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Pioneer

  9. 9

    Continue on Pioneer Way East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pioneer Way East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 162

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 162

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 162

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
126 mi · 89%
WA 512 East
11.1 mi · 8%
East Pioneer
1.47 mi · 1%
Pioneer Way East
1.14 mi · 1%
State Route 162
0.77 mi · 1%
Pioneer Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 22m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 22m from Vancouver
Leave By
1:02 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vancouver and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Vancouver and 70.2 miles from Alderton.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 1:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vancouver and Showers And Thunderstorms near Alderton.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Alderton. Straight-line distance: 107.75 mi (173.41 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
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#2 Alderton

Alderton is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1695500, -122.2292800
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Alderton (-122.22928, 47.16955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.75 L · about $25.90
Round trip
$51.81
9.9 gal · 37.5 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.90 $51.81
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.56 $55.11
Premium $5.77 $28.57 $57.13
Diesel $5.47 $27.06 $54.12

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Alderton. The current time is 01:57:54.

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.