How far is Vancouver, WA from Steilacoom, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Steilacoom, WA is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.28 mi
02h 23m
Flight
105.83 mi
170.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.83 mi
Kilometers
170.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.28 mi
Kilometers
198.4 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Steilacoom
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Steilacoom
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Toledo
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Vancouver
61.6 mi
01h 11m
To Steilacoom
61.6 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.3 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Locust Road

    548 ft · 19 sec · Locust Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Steilacoom-DuPont Road

    1148 ft · 27 sec · Steilacoom-DuPont Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Steilacoom-DuPont Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Steilacoom-DuPont Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Steilacoom-DuPont Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Steilacoom-DuPont Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rainier Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Rainier Street

    39 m · 10 sec · Rainier Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Rainier Street

    21 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rainier Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
117 mi · 95%
Steilacoom-DuPont Road
4.98 mi · 4%
Union Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Locust Road
0.1 mi
Rainier Street
0.04 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
105.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 11m from Vancouver
Leave By
1:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Vancouver and 61.6 miles from Steilacoom.

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

The direct path is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Steilacoom.

Stop Ideas Near Toledo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Toledo, 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 Toledo.

RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

33 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Centennial Station

61 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

81 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Steilacoom. Straight-line distance: 105.83 mi (170.31 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Steilacoom

#2 Steilacoom

Town in Washington, United States

Population6,416
Coordinates47.1698200, -122.6026300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Steilacoom (-122.60263, 47.16982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.53
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $22.76 $45.53
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.22 $48.43
Premium $5.77 $25.10 $50.21
Diesel $5.47 $23.78 $47.56

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Steilacoom. The current time is 00:40:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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