How far is Vancouver, WA from Parkwood, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Parkwood, WA is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Washington State
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Parkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Parkwood.
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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
129.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
1248 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
1086 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
1655 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
22.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgewick Road, Southworth Ferry
1556 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast
2686 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Salmonberry Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Avenue Southeast
53 m · 3 sec · Jackson Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Avenue Southeast
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Southeast Maple Street
76 m · 13 sec · Southeast Maple Street
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Turn right onto Kidd Avenue Southeast
35 m · 11 sec · Kidd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right
85 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Parkwood.
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
130 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Parkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Parkwood?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Centralia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Vancouver and 78.8 miles from Parkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.10 one way or $58.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Parkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Centralia
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 Centralia.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Parkwood. Straight-line distance: 130.92 mi (210.69 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parkwood
Census-designated place in Madera County, California
| Population | 7,126 |
| Coordinates | 47.5331500, -122.6101400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkwood (-122.61014, 47.53315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $29.10 | $58.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.95 | $61.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $32.09 | $64.17 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.40 | $60.79 |
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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