How far is Vancouver, WA from Key Center, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Key Center, WA is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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.
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Key Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Key Center.
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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
13.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center
2681 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest
1.4 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest
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Turn left onto State Route 302
1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 302
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Turn right onto Goldman Drive Northwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Goldman Drive Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight onto Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
2.8 mi · 5 min · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Key Peninsula Highway Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Key Center.
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 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 Partly Cloudy near Key Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Key Center?
The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Vancouver and 76.6 miles from Key Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 10:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Partly Cloudy near Key Center.
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 Key Center. Straight-line distance: 117.66 mi (189.35 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Key Center
Situated on the Key Peninsula within Pierce County, Washington, this unincorporated area rests at an elevation of 184 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3406500, -122.7454100 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: Key Center (-122.74541, 47.34065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.44 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $30.88 | $61.77 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $32.28 | $64.55 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $39.38 | $78.75 |
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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