How far is Vancouver, WA from Maple Valley, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Maple Valley, WA is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.26 mi
03h 01m
Flight
124.67 mi
200.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.67 mi
Kilometers
200.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.26 mi
Kilometers
251.48 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Valley
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-05-12T16:21
Arrive Maple Valley
Tue, May 12, 7:22 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
78.1 mi
01h 30m
To Maple Valley
78.2 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Maple Valley.

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    15.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 18

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Valley

    1525 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southeast 231st Street

    42 m · 3 sec · Southeast 231st Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    112 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

    158 m · 17 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    39 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
140 mi · 90%
State Route 18
15.1 mi · 10%
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
WA 169
0.29 mi
Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
0.1 mi
Southeast 231st Street
0.03 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
124.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 30m from Vancouver
Leave By
10:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Maple Valley?

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Vancouver and 78.2 miles from Maple Valley.

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

The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 10:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chehalis, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Maple Valley. Straight-line distance: 124.67 mi (200.63 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Maple Valley

#2 Maple Valley

City in King County, Washington, United States

Population27,544
Coordinates47.3927200, -122.0464100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Maple Valley (-122.04641, 47.39272)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.87 L · about $28.83
Round trip
$57.67
11.02 gal · 41.74 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.83 $57.67
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.67 $61.35
Premium $5.77 $31.80 $63.60
Diesel $5.47 $30.12 $60.25

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Maple Valley. The current time is 16:21:05.

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.