How far is Vancouver, WA from Othello, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Othello, WA is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Othello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Othello.
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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
5.4 mi · 7 min · Vantage Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 24
27.3 mi · 33 min · State Route 24
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Continue on WA-24
3.3 mi · 5 min · WA-24
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Continue on South Radar Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Radar Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Othello.
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 Sunny leaving Vancouver and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Othello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Othello?
The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 127 miles from Vancouver and 127.4 miles from Othello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.8 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 6:24 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.99 one way or $93.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Othello.
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 Othello. Straight-line distance: 185.7 mi (298.85 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Othello
City
| Population | 8,454 |
| Coordinates | 46.8259700, -119.1752900 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Othello (-119.17529, 46.82597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $46.99 | $93.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.99 | $99.98 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.82 | $103.65 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $49.09 | $98.19 |
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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