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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.6 mi
02h 58m
Flight
111.44 mi
179.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.44 mi
Kilometers
179.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.6 mi
Kilometers
237.54 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Island
Tue, May 26, 10:35 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Tue, May 26, 1:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-05-26T07:36
Arrive Fox Island
Tue, May 26, 10:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
73.8 mi
01h 29m
To Fox Island
73.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    873 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    129.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Olympic Drive

    1782 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Olympic Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on 56th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1647 ft · 40 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on 40th Street Northwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 40th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 70th Avenue Northwest

    2617 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue Northwest

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren Drive Northwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Warren Drive Northwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Fox Island Bridge

    1952 ft · 48 sec · Fox Island Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Island Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Island Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fox Drive

    2620 ft · 1 min · Fox Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 7th Lane

    2060 ft · 2 min · 7th Lane

  21. 21

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
130 mi · 88%
WA 16 West
9.25 mi · 6%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
1.1 mi · 1%
Olympic Drive
1.08 mi · 1%
Warren Drive Northwest
1.02 mi · 1%
Island Boulevard
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
111.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 29m from Vancouver
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chehalis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chehalis.

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Fox Island. Straight-line distance: 111.44 mi (179.35 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Fox Island

#2 Fox Island

Census designated place in Washington, United States

Population3,633
Coordinates47.2514900, -122.6290200
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Fox Island (-122.62902, 47.25149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.53
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Washington · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Fox Island. The current time is 07:36:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.