How far is Vancouver, WA from Southworth, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Southworth, WA is about 159.7 miles (257 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.67 mi
03h 10m
Flight
129.66 mi
208.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.66 mi
Kilometers
208.66 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.67 mi
Kilometers
256.97 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southworth
Tue, Nov 10, 10:56 AM PST
Return by in Vancouver
Tue, Nov 10, 2:07 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-11-10T07:46
Arrive Southworth
Tue, Nov 10, 10:56 AM PST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM PST

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

Leave by
10:40 AM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:00 PM PST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centralia
WA

City in Washington State

From Vancouver
79.8 mi
01h 35m
To Southworth
79.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM PST
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM PST
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Southworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Southworth.

  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

    20.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Mullenix Road

    1728 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Mullenix Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Mullenix Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Olalla Valley Road Southeast

    1629 ft · 31 sec · Olalla Valley Road Southeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeast Olalla Valley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Southeast Olalla Valley Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Banner Road Southeast

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Banner Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cottonwood Drive Southeast

    1344 ft · 37 sec · Cottonwood Drive Southeast

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast Cottonwood Drive

    616 ft · 17 sec · Southeast Cottonwood Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Stohlton Road Southeast

    1333 ft · 40 sec · Stohlton Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Southworth Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast Southworth Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
130 mi · 81%
WA 16 West
21.1 mi · 13%
Southeast Mullenix Road
2.36 mi · 1%
Banner Road Southeast
1.93 mi · 1%
Southeast Olalla Valley Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Southeast Sedgwick Road
1.23 mi · 1%
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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centralia
01h 35m from Vancouver
Leave By
10:40 AM PST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Vancouver and Light Rain near Southworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Southworth?

The road trip is about 159.7 miles (257 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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 79.8 miles from Vancouver and 79.9 miles from Southworth.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Vancouver and Light Rain near Southworth.

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 Southworth. Straight-line distance: 129.66 mi (208.66 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
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#2 Southworth

Situated on the eastern edge of the Kitsap Peninsula overlooking Puget Sound, this unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 75 feet.

Population0
Coordinates47.5120400, -122.5018000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Southworth (-122.5018, 47.51204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
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.

One-way fuel
5.63 gal
21.33 L · about $28.33
Round trip
$56.66
11.26 gal · 42.66 L
Estimated CO2
50 kg one way
Round trip: 100.1 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.03 $28.33 $56.66
Mid-grade $5.29 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $5.55 $31.27 $62.54
Diesel $7.16 $40.32 $80.64

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Southworth. The current time is 07:46:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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