How far is Vancouver, WA from Lofall, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Lofall, WA is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
180.4 mi
03h 34m
Flight
150.15 mi
241.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.15 mi
Kilometers
241.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.4 mi
Kilometers
290.33 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 8:05 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Thu, Oct 15, 11:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-10-15T16:31
Arrive Lofall
Thu, Oct 15, 8:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

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

Leave by
9:52 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
Grand Mound
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
90.1 mi
01h 47m
To Lofall
90.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    129.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    29.2 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 3 Northwest

    19.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 3 Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest

    2599 ft · 59 sec · Pioneer Way Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lofall Road Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Lofall Road Northwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Lofall Road

    1139 ft · 39 sec · Northwest Lofall Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Lofall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
130 mi · 72%
WA 16 West
30 mi · 17%
State Highway 3 Northwest
19.3 mi · 11%
Lofall Road Northwest
0.64 mi
Pioneer Way Northwest
0.49 mi
Northwest Lofall Road
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Mound
01h 47m from Vancouver
Leave By
9:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Lofall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Vancouver and 90.3 miles from Lofall.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Lofall.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound

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 Grand Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Renata Rollins

Olympia , WA
120 State Ave NE #1432, Olympia, WA 98501
Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.

RAIL

Centralia station

9 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

28 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

68 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

72 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Lofall. Straight-line distance: 150.15 mi (241.65 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Lofall

Situated in Kitsap County at an elevation of 72 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the eastern shore of Hood Canal.

Population0
Coordinates47.8119200, -122.6584100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Lofall (-122.65841, 47.81192)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.24
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $34.62 $69.24
Mid-grade $5.72 $36.43 $72.86
Premium $5.98 $38.07 $76.15
Diesel $7.29 $46.45 $92.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Lofall. The current time is 16:31:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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