How far is Vancouver, WA from Midland, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Midland, WA is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.25 mi
02h 29m
Flight
106.3 mi
171.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.3 mi
Kilometers
171.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.25 mi
Kilometers
209.61 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland
Thu, Oct 15, 8:46 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Thu, Oct 15, 11:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-10-15T18:17
Arrive Midland
Thu, Oct 15, 8:46 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Winlock
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
65.1 mi
01h 14m
To Midland
65.2 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
72°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    125.4 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup

    974 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 512 East: Puyallup

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Portland Avenue, Midland

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Midland

    36 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Portland Avenue East

    1 km · 1 min · Portland Avenue East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 99th Street East

    38 m · 3 sec · 99th Street East

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 99th Street East

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
126 mi · 96%
WA 512 East
3.74 mi · 3%
Portland Avenue East
0.65 mi · 1%
Portland Avenue
0.27 mi
99th Street East
0.02 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winlock
01h 14m from Vancouver
Leave By
1:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vancouver and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Vancouver and 65.2 miles from Midland.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.00 one way or $50.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Midland.

Stop Ideas Near Winlock

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winlock, 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 Winlock.

RAIL

Centralia station

25 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

39 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

57 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

76 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Midland. Straight-line distance: 106.3 mi (171.08 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
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#2 Midland

Situated just south of Tacoma in Pierce County, this census-designated place rests on a plateau at an elevation of 433 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.1670400, -122.4048400
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Midland (-122.40484, 47.16704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $25.00
Round trip
$50.00
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $25.00 $50.00
Mid-grade $5.72 $26.31 $52.61
Premium $5.98 $27.49 $54.99
Diesel $7.29 $33.54 $67.09

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Midland. The current time is 18:17:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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