How far is Vancouver, WA from Lynnwood, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Lynnwood, WA is about 180.2 miles (290 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.22 mi
03h 32m
Flight
151.66 mi
244.08 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.66 mi
Kilometers
244.08 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.22 mi
Kilometers
290.03 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynnwood
Sat, May 2, 6:15 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Sat, May 2, 9:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-05-02T02:43
Arrive Lynnwood
Sat, May 2, 6:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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 mi
01h 46m
To Lynnwood
90.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.5 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 220th Street Southwest

    1684 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · 220th Street Southwest

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Pacific Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pacific Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
177 mi · 98%
Pacific Highway
1.67 mi · 1%
220th Street Southwest
1.16 mi · 1%
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.02 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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
151.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Mound
01h 46m from Vancouver
Leave By
9:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Lynnwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.2 miles (290 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 miles from Vancouver and 90.2 miles from Lynnwood.

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

The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 9:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.28 one way or $66.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 14.3 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 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 14.3 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 Lynnwood. Straight-line distance: 151.66 mi (244.08 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Lynnwood

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population39,042
Coordinates47.8209300, -122.3151300
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Lynnwood (-122.31513, 47.82093)

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 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $33.28
Round trip
$66.56
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.28 $66.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.41 $70.81
Premium $5.77 $36.70 $73.41
Diesel $5.47 $34.77 $69.54

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Lynnwood. The current time is 02:43:08.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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