How far is Vancouver, WA from Kingston, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Kingston, WA is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Kingston.
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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
29.2 mi · 38 min
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Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest
15.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 305 South: Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 305 Northeast
3144 ft · 1 min · State Highway 305 Northeast
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Turn left onto Bond Road Northeast
5.2 mi · 9 min · Bond Road Northeast
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Continue on Northeast State Highway 104
3.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast State Highway 104
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast State Highway 104
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Kingston.
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 Mostly Sunny near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Kingston?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Tenino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Vancouver and 92.9 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 9:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Tenino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tenino.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 149.43 mi (240.48 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kingston
Situated on Appletree Cove along the eastern edge of the Kitsap Peninsula at an elevation of 69 feet, this unincorporated community is located in Kitsap County on Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7985000, -122.4980600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-122.49806, 47.7985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $34.28 | $68.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $36.46 | $72.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.80 | $75.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
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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