How far is Vancouver, WA from Darrington, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Darrington, WA is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.87 mi
04h 51m
Flight
187.57 mi
301.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.57 mi
Kilometers
301.87 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.87 mi
Kilometers
384.43 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Darrington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-19T01:49
Arrive Darrington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
DuPont
WA

City in the state of Washington

From Vancouver
119.4 mi
02h 25m
To Darrington
119.6 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    75 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington

    940 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 530 Northeast

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 530 Northeast

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1650 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    27 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    29 m · 3 sec · West Division Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    599 ft · 18 sec · West Division Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    919 ft · 27 sec · East Division Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Manhattan Avenue

    598 ft · 18 sec · Manhattan Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Burke Avenue

    158 m · 18 sec · East Burke Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Talcott Street

    629 ft · 13 sec · Talcott Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 530 Northeast

    1607 ft · 34 sec · State Route 530 Northeast

  19. 19

    Continue on Oso Slide Memorial Highway

    23 mi · 33 min · Oso Slide Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 530 Northeast

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 530 Northeast

  21. 21

    Continue on Seeman Street

    1855 ft · 56 sec · Seeman Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seeman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
207 mi · 87%
Oso Slide Memorial Highway
23 mi · 10%
State Route 530 Northeast
4.01 mi · 2%
State Highway 530 Northeast
3.83 mi · 2%
Seeman Street
0.35 mi
East Division Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
187.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuPont
02h 25m from Vancouver
Leave By
7:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Darrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Vancouver and 119.6 miles from Darrington.

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

The direct path is about 187.6 miles (301.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 7:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.11 one way or $88.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Darrington.

Stop Ideas Near DuPont

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around DuPont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 12.6 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

DuPont
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to DuPont.

RAIL

Centennial Station

17 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

23 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

50 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Darrington. Straight-line distance: 187.57 mi (301.87 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Darrington

#2 Darrington

Town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population1,422
Coordinates48.2553900, -121.6015100
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Darrington (-121.60151, 48.25539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.91 L · about $44.11
Round trip
$88.23
16.86 gal · 63.82 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.11 $88.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $46.93 $93.86
Premium $5.77 $48.65 $97.30
Diesel $5.47 $46.09 $92.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Darrington. The current time is 01:49:59.

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.