How far is Vancouver, WA from Lochsloy, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Lochsloy, WA is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.09 mi
04h 02m
Flight
169.34 mi
272.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.34 mi
Kilometers
272.52 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.09 mi
Kilometers
326.84 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lochsloy
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-19T02:07
Arrive Lochsloy
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Tumwater
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
101.5 mi
02h 01m
To Lochsloy
101.6 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Lochsloy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Lochsloy.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    873 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    131.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee

    2162 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 204 East: Lake Stevens

    1712 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on SR 204

    114 m · 6 sec · SR 204

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 204

    2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9

    62 m · 3 sec · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 92

    2964 ft · 1 min · State Route 92

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    26 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    31 m · 6 sec · State Route 92

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 92

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 147th Avenue Northeast

    43 m · 5 sec · 147th Avenue Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 61st Street Northeast

    21 m · 2 sec · 61st Street Northeast

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 61st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Lochsloy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
192 mi · 95%
State Route 92
4.26 mi · 2%
US 2 East
2.28 mi · 1%
State Route 204
2.05 mi · 1%
State Route 9
1.77 mi · 1%
WA 204 East
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
169.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tumwater
02h 01m from Vancouver
Leave By
8:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Lochsloy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Lochsloy?

The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Vancouver and 101.6 miles from Lochsloy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.52 one way or $75.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Lochsloy.

Stop Ideas Near Tumwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tumwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 3 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.

RAIL

Centennial Station

9 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

45 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

71 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Lochsloy. Straight-line distance: 169.34 mi (272.52 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Lochsloy

#2 Lochsloy

Census designated place

Population2,533
Coordinates48.0514900, -122.0320800
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Lochsloy (-122.03208, 48.05149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.13 L · about $37.52
Round trip
$75.04
14.34 gal · 54.26 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $37.52 $75.04
Mid-grade $5.57 $39.92 $79.83
Premium $5.77 $41.38 $82.76
Diesel $5.47 $39.20 $78.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Lochsloy. The current time is 02:07:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.