How far is Vancouver, WA from Lacey, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Lacey, WA is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
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 Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Lacey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Lacey.
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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
105.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Avenue
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lacey
80 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Pacific Avenue Southeast
1.6 km · 3 min · Pacific Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lacey Boulevard Southeast
52 m · 8 sec · Lacey Boulevard Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Lacey Boulevard Southeast
1471 ft · 41 sec · Lacey Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto College Street Southeast
869 ft · 49 sec · College Street Southeast
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Continue on College Street Southeast
76 m · 6 sec · College Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Lacey.
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
105 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Light Rain Likely near Lacey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Lacey?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Vader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Vancouver and 53.8 miles from Lacey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.89 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Vancouver and Light Rain Likely near Lacey.
Stop Ideas Near Vader
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 Vader.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Lacey. Straight-line distance: 96.73 mi (155.67 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lacey
The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.
| Population | 54,178 |
| Coordinates | 47.0342600, -122.8231900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lacey (-122.82319, 47.03426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $19.89 | $39.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.15 | $42.31 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.77 | $41.55 |
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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