How far is Vancouver, WA from Coulee Dam, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Coulee Dam, WA is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Yakima County, Washington, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Coulee Dam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Coulee Dam.
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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
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Vantage, Spokane
3223 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
2490 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Burke Spur
689 ft · 10 sec · Burke Spur
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Turn right
20 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 14 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 56 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Continue on Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
21.3 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Continue on Coulee Boulevard
25.1 mi · 33 min · Coulee Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Coulee Avenue
2795 ft · 57 sec · Grand Coulee Avenue
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Continue on Midway Avenue
2708 ft · 1 min · Midway Avenue
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor
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Continue on State Route 155
893 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1169 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 155
1290 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 155
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Continue on Roosevelt Way
848 ft · 23 sec · Roosevelt Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marina Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Coulee Dam.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Sunny near Coulee Dam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Coulee Dam?
The road trip is about 343.2 miles (552.3 km) and usually takes 06h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Toppenish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Vancouver and 171.9 miles from Coulee Dam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.1 miles (381.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.1 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.37 one way or $126.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Coulee Dam.
Stop Ideas Near Toppenish
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 Toppenish.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
Wishram
Quincy, Washington
The Dalles, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Coulee Dam. Straight-line distance: 237.07 mi (381.52 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coulee Dam
Town in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 47.9654300, -118.9761300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coulee Dam (-118.97613, 47.96543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $63.37 | $126.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $67.42 | $134.83 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $69.89 | $139.77 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $66.21 | $132.41 |
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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