How far is Vancouver, WA from Leavenworth, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Leavenworth, WA is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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 05h 31m.
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.
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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 Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Leavenworth.
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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
27.3 mi · 35 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
59.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cle Elum, Leavenworth
1101 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
2128 ft · 34 sec · Sunset Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
642 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
35.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit left toward Leavenworth, US 2 West
1275 ft · 35 sec · US 2
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Leavenworth.
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 Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 278.8 miles (448.7 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Vancouver and 139.6 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.6 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 5:58 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.49 one way or $102.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Milton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Milton.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 165.22 mi (265.89 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leavenworth
City in Chelan County, Washington
| Population | 2,348 |
| Coordinates | 47.5962300, -120.6614800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leavenworth (-120.66148, 47.59623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 449 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $51.49 | $102.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $54.78 | $109.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $56.79 | $113.57 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $53.80 | $107.59 |
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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