How far is Vancouver, WA from College Place, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to College Place, WA is about 239.2 miles (385 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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 Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and College Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and College Place.
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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
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 730: Irrigon
7.5 mi · 11 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on 6th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Spalding Road
935 ft · 25 sec · Spalding Road
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Turn left onto Old Highway 12
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Highway 12
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Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wallula Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32 m · 5 sec
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Continue on North College Avenue
894 ft · 23 sec · North College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue
1657 ft · 40 sec · North College Avenue
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Turn left onto East Whitman Drive
19 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Whitman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and College Place.
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
158 mi · 02h 56m
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 Sunny leaving Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near College Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to College Place?
The road trip is about 239.2 miles (385 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Vancouver and 119.9 miles from College Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 7:38 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.17 one way or $88.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near College Place.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
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 Goldendale.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and College Place. Straight-line distance: 207.59 mi (334.09 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 College Place
City in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,491 |
| Coordinates | 46.0493000, -118.3883000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: College Place (-118.3883, 46.0493)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 385 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $44.17 | $88.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $46.99 | $93.97 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $48.71 | $97.41 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $46.14 | $92.28 |
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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