How far is Vancouver, WA from Riverton, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Riverton, WA is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
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 and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Riverton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Riverton.
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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
22.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 599 North: Tukwila
2186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Interurban Avenue
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South
81 m · 14 sec · Interurban Avenue South
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Turn left onto Gateway Drive South
691 ft · 20 sec · Gateway Drive South
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Continue on South 133rd Street
1259 ft · 36 sec · South 133rd Street
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Continue on East Marginal Way South
1042 ft · 38 sec · East Marginal Way South
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Turn left onto South 130th Street
1418 ft · 57 sec · South 130th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tukwila International Boulevard
655 ft · 18 sec · Tukwila International Boulevard
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Turn right onto South 132nd Street
781 ft · 21 sec · South 132nd Street
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Continue on South 133rd Street
1066 ft · 29 sec · South 133rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 133rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Riverton.
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 Partly Cloudy near Riverton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Riverton?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Vancouver and 78 miles from Riverton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 10:56 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.89 one way or $59.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Partly Cloudy near Riverton.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
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 Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 128.7 mi (207.12 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverton
Situated in King County south of Seattle, this area lies primarily within the Green River Valley and surrounding slopes at an approximate elevation of 338 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.4842700, -122.2945700 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverton (-122.29457, 47.48427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $5.44 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $31.45 | $62.91 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $32.87 | $65.75 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $40.11 | $80.21 |
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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