How far is Vancouver, WA from Sunnyside, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Sunnyside.
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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
94.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend
1361 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Sherman Highway
154 m · 9 sec · Sherman Highway
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Continue on Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
2.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
2029 ft · 26 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
49.2 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Larue Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Larue Road
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Turn slight right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp right
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunnyside, Yakima Valley Highway
1644 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
1434 ft · 31 sec · West Sunnyside Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Yakima Valley Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Yakima Valley Highway
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Turn right onto Homer Street
1036 ft · 31 sec · Homer Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1260 ft · 35 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Zillah Avenue
1042 ft · 29 sec · Zillah Avenue
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Continue on East Edison Avenue
1949 ft · 1 min · East Edison Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South 9th Street
5 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Sunnyside.
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
94.9 mi · 01h 48m
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 Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Dallesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Vancouver and 92.9 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Sunnyside.
Stop Ideas Near Dallesport
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 Dallesport.
The Dalles, Oregon
Wishram
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 135.87 mi (218.66 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,325 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237400, -120.0086500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyside (-120.00865, 46.32374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $34.22 | $68.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $37.74 | $75.48 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $35.75 | $71.51 |
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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