How far is Vancouver, WA from Issaquah, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Issaquah, WA is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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.
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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 Issaquah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Issaquah.
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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
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
15.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Valley
1525 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 231st Street
129 m · 14 sec · Southeast 231st Street
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Turn left onto Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
3.5 mi · 6 min · Renton Maple Valley Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Cedar Grove Road Southeast
3.7 mi · 7 min · Cedar Grove Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
3.1 mi · 5 min · Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
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Continue on Front Street South
1592 ft · 43 sec · Front Street South
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southeast
1.3 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto East Sunset Way
23 m · 3 sec · East Sunset Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sunset Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Issaquah.
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 Sunny leaving Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Issaquah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Issaquah?
The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Vancouver and 83.8 miles from Issaquah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 10:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.93 one way or $61.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Issaquah.
Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie
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 Fords Prairie.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Issaquah. Straight-line distance: 134.05 mi (215.73 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Issaquah
A city in King County, Washington.
| Population | 39,681 |
| Coordinates | 47.5301000, -122.0326200 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
End: Issaquah (-122.03262, 47.5301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $30.93 | $61.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.90 | $65.80 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $34.11 | $68.21 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $32.31 | $64.62 |
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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