How far is Vancouver, WA from Martha Lake, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Martha Lake, WA is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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 03h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Martha Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Martha Lake.
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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
50 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 164th Street Southwest
2282 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek
75 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto 164th Street Southwest
1 km · 2 min · 164th Street Southwest
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Turn left
110 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East Shore Drive
109 m · 12 sec · East Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Pitner Drive
130 m · 19 sec · Pitner Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pitner Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Martha Lake.
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.
Sunny leaving Vancouver and Sunny near Martha Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Martha Lake?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Tenino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Vancouver and 91.7 miles from Martha Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 9:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.81 one way or $67.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Martha Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Tenino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tenino.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Martha Lake. Straight-line distance: 154.15 mi (248.08 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Martha Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 15,473 |
| Coordinates | 47.8509300, -122.2393000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martha Lake (-122.2393, 47.85093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $33.81 | $67.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $35.96 | $71.93 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.28 | $74.56 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.32 | $70.63 |
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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