How far is Vancouver, WA from Walla Walla, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Walla Walla, WA is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington state
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Walla Walla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Walla Walla.
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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
158.1 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 730: Irrigon
7.5 mi · 11 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Avenue
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue on 6th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 6th Street
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Continue on Columbia River Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Columbia River Highway
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Continue straight
27 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Myra Road
80 m · 4 sec · Northeast Myra Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Pine Street
75 m · 3 sec · West Pine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Pine Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto North 9th Avenue
1925 ft · 40 sec · North 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Rose Street
1518 ft · 28 sec · West Rose Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
572 ft · 18 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Walla Walla.
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
158 mi · 02h 56m
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 Sunny near Walla Walla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Walla Walla?
The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Goldendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Vancouver and 121 miles from Walla Walla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 7:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Walla Walla.
Stop Ideas Near Goldendale
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 Goldendale.
Wishram
The Dalles, Oregon
Bingen – White Salmon
Hood River, Oregon
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Walla Walla. Straight-line distance: 209.87 mi (337.75 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walla Walla
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 33,096 |
| Coordinates | 46.0645800, -118.3430200 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walla Walla (-118.34302, 46.06458)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $44.59 | $89.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $47.43 | $94.86 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $49.17 | $98.34 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $46.58 | $93.16 |
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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