How far is Vancouver, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
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 Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Lake Stevens.
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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
60.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 204 East: Lake Stevens
1712 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on SR 204
114 m · 6 sec · SR 204
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Continue on State Route 204
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9
62 m · 3 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
3103 ft · 56 sec · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Lundeen Parkway
2131 ft · 52 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lundeen Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
2600 ft · 1 min · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake View Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Lake View Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake View Drive
2313 ft · 1 min · Lake View Drive
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Continue on 20th Street Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Northeast
42 m · 9 sec · 123rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Lakeshore Drive
85 m · 11 sec · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Lake Stevens.
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.
Sunny leaving Vancouver and Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Vancouver and 100 miles from Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.94 one way or $73.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Tumwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia Urban Forestry
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 166.6 mi (268.12 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Stevens (-122.06374, 48.0151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $36.94 | $73.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $39.30 | $78.61 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $40.74 | $81.49 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $38.60 | $77.19 |
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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