How far is Vancouver, WA from Wauna, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Wauna, WA is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.26 mi
02h 49m
Flight
120.24 mi
193.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.24 mi
Kilometers
193.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.26 mi
Kilometers
235.39 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wauna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:21 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Thu, Oct 15, 10:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-10-15T16:31
Arrive Wauna
Thu, Oct 15, 7:21 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
73.1 mi
01h 24m
To Wauna
73.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
69°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 302 West: Purdy Key Center

    2681 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Purdy Drive Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Purdy Drive Northwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 302

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 302

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
130 mi · 89%
WA 16 West
14.2 mi · 10%
State Route 302
0.86 mi · 1%
Purdy Drive Northwest
0.85 mi · 1%
WA 302 West
0.51 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.02 mi
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 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 24m from Vancouver
Leave By
12:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Wauna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Vancouver and 73.2 miles from Wauna.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.04 one way or $56.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Wauna. Straight-line distance: 120.24 mi (193.51 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 Wauna

Situated in Pierce County on the Key Peninsula, this community lies at an elevation of approximately 10 feet along a sandspit separating Henderson Bay from Burley Lagoon.

Population0
Coordinates47.3789900, -122.6426300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Wauna (-122.64263, 47.37899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $28.04
Round trip
$56.09
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $28.04 $56.09
Mid-grade $5.72 $29.51 $59.02
Premium $5.98 $30.84 $61.68
Diesel $7.29 $37.63 $75.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Wauna. The current time is 16:31:07.

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.