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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.55 mi
03h 06m
Flight
130.92 mi
210.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.92 mi
Kilometers
210.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.55 mi
Kilometers
253.55 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkwood
Mon, Jun 1, 8:40 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Mon, Jun 1, 11:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-06-01T17:34
Arrive Parkwood
Mon, Jun 1, 8:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Vancouver
78.7 mi
01h 33m
To Parkwood
78.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 3:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

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.

  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

    129.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street

    1248 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall

    1086 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    1655 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton

    22.9 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgewick Road, Southworth Ferry

    1556 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bethel Road Southeast

    2686 ft · 1 min · Bethel Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast Salmonberry Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast Salmonberry Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Jackson Avenue Southeast

    53 m · 3 sec · Jackson Avenue Southeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Jackson Avenue Southeast

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Maple Street

    76 m · 13 sec · Southeast Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kidd Avenue Southeast

    35 m · 11 sec · Kidd Avenue Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right

    85 m · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
130 mi · 82%
WA 16 West
23.7 mi · 15%
Jackson Avenue Southeast
1.41 mi · 1%
Southeast Salmonberry Road
1 mi · 1%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
0.73 mi
Bethel Road Southeast
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 33m from Vancouver
Leave By
10:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Centralia station

210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

33 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

64 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Parkwood. Straight-line distance: 130.92 mi (210.69 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Parkwood

#2 Parkwood

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

Population7,126
Coordinates47.5331500, -122.6101400
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Parkwood (-122.61014, 47.53315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $29.10
Round trip
$58.19
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Parkwood. The current time is 17:34:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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