How far is Vancouver, WA from Fobes Hill, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Fobes Hill, WA is about 191.8 miles (308.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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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 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Fobes Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Fobes Hill.
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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
19.2 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville
1440 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington
1428 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Highway 2
55 m · 3 sec · Old Highway 2
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Highway 2
895 ft · 26 sec · Old Highway 2
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Turn right onto Bickford Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bickford Avenue
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Turn left onto Fobes Avenue
1270 ft · 35 sec · Fobes Avenue
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Continue on Fobes Road
1415 ft · 42 sec · Fobes Road
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Fobes Hill.
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.
Sunny leaving Vancouver and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fobes Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Fobes Hill?
The road trip is about 191.8 miles (308.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Vancouver and 96 miles from Fobes Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.79 one way or $73.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Fobes Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Tumwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Fobes Hill. Straight-line distance: 161.67 mi (260.18 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fobes Hill
Situated in Snohomish County north of the city of Snohomish, this topographical feature and surrounding community rises to an elevation of approximately 203 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.9489900, -122.1198500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fobes Hill (-122.11985, 47.94899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 309 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $5.44 | $36.79 | $73.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $40.46 | $80.93 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $49.37 | $98.73 |
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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