How far is Vancouver, WA from Burien, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Burien, WA is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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 02m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Burien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Burien.
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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
131.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right
16.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on State Route 509
1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 509
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 24th Avenue South
156 m · 13 sec · 24th Avenue South
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Continue on 26th Avenue South
1542 ft · 38 sec · 26th Avenue South
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Continue on 28th Avenue South
1.1 km · 1 min · 28th Avenue South
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Turn left onto South 188th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 188th Street
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Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
707 ft · 17 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Take the ramp right
2082 ft · 51 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Renton
1215 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 518
887 ft · 26 sec · State Route 518
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Continue on Southwest 148th Street
3225 ft · 1 min · Southwest 148th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 148th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Burien.
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
132 mi · 02h 30m
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 leaving Vancouver and Mostly Cloudy near Burien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Burien?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 77.5 miles from Vancouver and 77.5 miles from Burien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 10:54 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Vancouver and Mostly Cloudy near Burien.
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 Burien. Straight-line distance: 127.44 mi (205.09 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burien
Town in Washington, United States
| Population | 51,268 |
| Coordinates | 47.4703800, -122.3467900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burien (-122.34679, 47.47038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $28.62 | $57.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.45 | $60.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.57 | $63.13 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $29.90 | $59.81 |
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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