How far is Vancouver, WA from Richland, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Richland, WA is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Richland.
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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
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
11.4 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 West: Hermiston, Umatilla
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on McNary Highway
29.9 mi · 33 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 82
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Badger Road
2361 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Badger Road
127 m · 7 sec · Badger Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Clearwater Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · West Clearwater Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Clearwater Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Clearwater Avenue
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Turn left onto Steptoe Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Steptoe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Columbia Park Trail
8 m · 1 sec · Columbia Park Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Park Trail
1032 ft · 29 sec · Columbia Park Trail
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Take the ramp sharp left toward WA 240 West: Richland
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on George Washington Way
2.5 mi · 5 min · George Washington Way
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Turn left onto Williams Boulevard
2573 ft · 1 min · Williams Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Williams Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Richland.
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
158 mi · 02h 56m
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.
Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Rain Likely near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Richland?
The road trip is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 112.3 miles from Vancouver and 112.7 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 8:18 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.55 one way or $83.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Vancouver and Rain Likely near Richland.
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 Richland. Straight-line distance: 168.23 mi (270.74 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland
The most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
| Population | 59,439 |
| Coordinates | 46.2856900, -119.2844600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-119.28446, 46.28569)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $41.55 | $83.10 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $44.20 | $88.40 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $45.82 | $91.64 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $43.41 | $86.82 |
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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