How far is Vancouver, WA from Edmonds, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Edmonds, WA is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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 36m.
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 Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Edmonds.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Edmonds.
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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
43.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds
1608 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry
555 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
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Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way
2.6 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way
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Continue on 5th Avenue South
1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Main Street
12 m · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
8 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto 5th Avenue North
8 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Edmonds.
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 Clear leaving Vancouver and Clear near Edmonds.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Edmonds?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Vancouver and 90.5 miles from Edmonds.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 9:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.39 one way or $66.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Vancouver and Clear near Edmonds.
Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
City Of Lacey Maintenance Service Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Edmonds. Straight-line distance: 150.67 mi (242.48 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edmonds
A city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 42,515 |
| Coordinates | 47.8106500, -122.3773600 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edmonds (-122.37736, 47.81065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $33.39 | $66.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.52 | $71.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
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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