How far is Vancouver, WA from Fox Island, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Fox Island, WA is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Fox Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Fox Island.
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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
129.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
1248 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
1086 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
1655 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive
1782 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Olympic Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive
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Continue on 56th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street
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Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest
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Continue on 40th Street Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest
2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Drive Northwest
1 mi · 2 min · Warren Drive Northwest
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Continue on Fox Island Bridge
1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Island Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fox Drive
2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive
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Turn right onto 7th Lane
2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Fox Island.
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
130 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Fox Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Fox Island?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Vancouver and 73.8 miles from Fox Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Fox Island.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
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 Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Fox Island. Straight-line distance: 111.44 mi (179.35 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox Island
Census designated place in Washington, United States
| Population | 3,633 |
| Coordinates | 47.2514900, -122.6290200 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Island (-122.62902, 47.25149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $27.26 | $54.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $29.00 | $58.01 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $30.07 | $60.13 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $28.48 | $56.97 |
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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