How far is Vancouver, WA from North Yelm, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to North Yelm, WA is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and North Yelm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and North Yelm.
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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
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
1496 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway 99 Southwest
7.5 mi · 11 min · Old Highway 99 Southwest
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Continue on West 6th Avenue
1180 ft · 34 sec · West 6th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Wichman Street
1785 ft · 51 sec · South Wichman Street
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Continue on West Sussex Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Sussex Avenue
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Continue on State Route 507
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Route 507
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Continue on 1st Street South
1949 ft · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Continue on 1st Street Northeast
1606 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Railway Road Southeast
1 km · 1 min · Railway Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Canal Road Southeast
1495 ft · 37 sec · Canal Road Southeast
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Continue on Wilkenson Road Southeast
2619 ft · 1 min · Wilkenson Road Southeast
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Continue on Ordway Drive Southeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Ordway Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Joyce Court Southeast
105 m · 15 sec · Joyce Court Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joyce Court Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and North Yelm.
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
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Light Rain Likely near North Yelm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to North Yelm?
The road trip is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Vader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Vancouver and 55.9 miles from North Yelm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.62 one way or $41.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Vancouver and Light Rain Likely near North Yelm.
Stop Ideas Near Vader
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 Vader.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and North Yelm. Straight-line distance: 91.55 mi (147.34 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Yelm
Census designated place
| Population | 2,906 |
| Coordinates | 46.9631500, -122.6029000 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Yelm (-122.6029, 46.96315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $20.62 | $41.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $21.54 | $43.08 |
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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