How far is Vancouver, WA from Mead, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Mead, WA is about 367.7 miles (591.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Mead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Mead.
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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
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Freya Street, Thor Street
945 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1391 ft · 48 sec · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto South Freya Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Freya Street
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Continue on North Freya Way
1786 ft · 47 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Greene Street
3128 ft · 1 min · North Greene Street
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Turn right onto East Carlisle Avenue
1481 ft · 56 sec · East Carlisle Avenue
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Turn left onto North Freya Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Freya Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Wellesley Avenue
71 m · 13 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wellesley Avenue
125 m · 18 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2241 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
3.3 mi · 4 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward East Parksmith Drive
2436 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Parksmith Drive
654 ft · 18 sec · East Parksmith Drive
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1 km · 1 min · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Mead.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Columbia River Highway
Continue on Columbia River Highway
158 mi · 02h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Vancouver and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Mead?
The road trip is about 367.7 miles (591.7 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.6 miles from Vancouver and 184.1 miles from Mead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $70.49 one way or $140.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Mead.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Finley.
Pasco Intermodal Train Station
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Pendleton, Oregon
Moses Lake, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Mead. Straight-line distance: 291.2 mi (468.64 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mead
Located immediately north of the city of Spokane at an elevation of 1,906 feet, this Spokane County community serves as a transition zone between suburban residential areas and rural farmland.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7673900, -117.3549400 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mead (-117.35494, 47.76739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 592 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $5.44 | $70.49 | $140.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $74.18 | $148.35 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $77.52 | $155.04 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $94.58 | $189.15 |
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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