How far is Vancouver, WA from Buckley, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Buckley, WA is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Buckley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Buckley.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
873 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
125.4 mi · 2 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup
974 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 512 East: Puyallup
2268 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
2517 ft · 36 sec · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
1271 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Elhi Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Elhi Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 410 East
1 km · 1 min · State Route 410 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 410 East
22 m · 1 sec · State Route 410 East
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 410 East
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 410 East
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Turn right onto Main Street
841 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Cottage Street
36 m · 7 sec · North Cottage Street
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Buckley.
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 North
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 22m
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 Mostly Sunny near Buckley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Buckley?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Vancouver and 75.7 miles from Buckley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 10:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Buckley.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
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 Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Buckley. Straight-line distance: 109.58 mi (176.36 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckley
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 5,286 |
| Coordinates | 47.1631600, -122.0267800 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckley (-122.02678, 47.16316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.19 | $58.39 |
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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