How far is Vancouver, WA from Mattawa, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Mattawa, WA is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Mattawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Mattawa.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
100 m · 9 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1292 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14 East: Camas
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
1721 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
1766 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
4.1 mi · 6 min · Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
1361 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sherman Highway
154 m · 9 sec · Sherman Highway
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Continue on Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
2.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
2029 ft · 26 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
49.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Larue Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Larue Road
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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 241: Waneta Road, Sunnyside, Mabton, Vernita Bridge
2095 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Waneta Road
2669 ft · 55 sec · Waneta Road
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Continue on North Hanford Road
17.2 mi · 30 min · North Hanford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 24
8 mi · 9 min · State Route 24
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vantage Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Vantage Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Road 24 Southwest
7 m · 1 sec · Road 24 Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Road 24 Southwest
1752 ft · 35 sec · Road 24 Southwest
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Continue on Government Road
1788 ft · 36 sec · Government Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Government Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Mattawa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Vancouver and Partly Cloudy near Mattawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Mattawa?
The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Vancouver and 116.6 miles from Mattawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.5 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 7:14 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.96 one way or $85.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Vancouver and Partly Cloudy near Mattawa.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goldendale.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Mattawa. Straight-line distance: 152.24 mi (245 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mattawa
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 5,112 |
| Coordinates | 46.7379100, -119.9028200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mattawa (-119.90282, 46.73791)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $42.96 | $85.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $45.71 | $91.41 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $47.38 | $94.76 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $44.88 | $89.77 |
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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