How far is Vancouver, WA from Ravensdale, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Ravensdale, WA is about 159.1 miles (256 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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 03h 09m.
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.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Ravensdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Ravensdale.
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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
131.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
10.7 mi · 13 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Southeast 272nd Street, Covington
2164 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 272nd Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast 272nd Street
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Continue on Southeast Kent Kangley Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Southeast Kent Kangley Road
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Turn slight right onto 272nd Avenue Southeast
1026 ft · 46 sec · 272nd Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Southeast Ravensdale Way
1842 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Ravensdale Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Ravensdale.
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
132 mi · 02h 30m
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 Sunny near Ravensdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Ravensdale?
The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 79.5 miles from Vancouver and 79.6 miles from Ravensdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 10:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.49 one way or $60.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Ravensdale.
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 Ravensdale. Straight-line distance: 122.71 mi (197.48 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ravensdale
Located in southeastern King County within the foothills of the Cascade Range at an elevation of 623 feet, this unincorporated community historically served as a hub for coal mining operations in the early 20th century.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.3523200, -121.9837300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ravensdale (-121.98373, 47.35232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.44 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $32.08 | $64.17 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
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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