How far is Vancouver, WA from Forks, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Forks, WA is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Forks.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
1496 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
3071 ft · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.2 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 12
27 m · 2 sec · US Highway 12
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on East Pine Street
2981 ft · 2 min · East Pine Street
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Continue on West Pine Street
1181 ft · 40 sec · West Pine Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
13.5 mi · 20 min · US Highway 12
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Take the ramp left toward Montesano, Aberdeen
20.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight right onto Fuller Way
121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street
53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Alder Street
2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street
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Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue
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Continue on Riverside Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue
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Turn right onto Levee Street
156 m · 16 sec · Levee Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto Perry Avenue
101.1 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Perry Avenue
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Continue on South Forks Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Forks Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Forks Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Forks.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Perry Avenue
Turn left onto Perry Avenue
101 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Forks?
The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.6 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Montesano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Vancouver and 120.5 miles from Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 6:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Montesano
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 Montesano.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Forks. Straight-line distance: 179.32 mi (288.59 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forks
City in Clallam County, Washington
| Population | 3,914 |
| Coordinates | 47.9503600, -124.3854900 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forks (-124.38549, 47.95036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $44.48 | $88.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $47.32 | $94.64 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $49.05 | $98.11 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
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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