How far is Vancouver, WA from Spanaway, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Spanaway, WA is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Spanaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Spanaway.
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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
121.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Thorne Lane, JBLM Logistics Gate
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Murray Road, JBLM Logistics Gate, JBLM Commercial Vehicles
144 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Murray Road Southwest
1433 ft · 39 sec · Murray Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 150th Street Southwest
65 m · 9 sec · 150th Street Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto 150th Street Southwest
2 mi · 4 min · 150th Street Southwest
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Continue on Perimeter Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Perimeter Road
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Continue on Military Road South
1.5 mi · 3 min · Military Road South
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on Pacific Avenue South
52 m · 6 sec · Pacific Avenue South
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Spanaway.
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
122 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Spanaway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Spanaway?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winlock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Vancouver and 64.7 miles from Spanaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Spanaway.
Stop Ideas Near Winlock
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 Winlock.
Centralia station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Spanaway. Straight-line distance: 101.82 mi (163.86 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spanaway
Census designated place
| Population | 27,227 |
| Coordinates | 47.1039900, -122.4345700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spanaway (-122.43457, 47.10399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $5.23 | $23.91 | $47.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.44 | $50.88 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $26.37 | $52.75 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.98 | $49.97 |
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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