How far is Vancouver, WA from East Renton Highlands, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to East Renton Highlands, WA is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and East Renton Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and East Renton Highlands.
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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
20.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 518 West, I 405 North: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue
136 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Renton, Bellevue
2062 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 169 South: Maple Valley, Bronson Way
1287 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 900 West: Bronson Way
2147 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Valley Highway
104 m · 13 sec · Maple Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Sunset Boulevard North
799 ft · 23 sec · Sunset Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 4th Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · Northeast 4th Street
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Continue on Southeast 128th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 128th Street
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Turn right onto 172nd Avenue Southeast
1102 ft · 38 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 172nd Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and East Renton Highlands.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to East Renton Highlands?
The road trip is about 161.4 miles (259.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Vancouver and 80.7 miles from East Renton Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 10:36 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near East Renton Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near Centralia
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 Centralia.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and East Renton Highlands. Straight-line distance: 130.19 mi (209.52 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Renton Highlands
Census designated place
| Population | 11,140 |
| Coordinates | 47.4848200, -122.1123400 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Renton Highlands (-122.11234, 47.48482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.89 | $65.79 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.16 | $62.32 |
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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