How far is Vancouver, WA from West Richland, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to West Richland, WA is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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 04h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 West Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and West Richland.
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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 right onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
65.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Turn left
13.4 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Sellards Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Sellards Road
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Turn left onto Travis Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Travis Road
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Continue on Webber Canyon Road
6.7 mi · 12 min · Webber Canyon Road
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Continue on 1st Street
108 m · 9 sec · 1st Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Road
18 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Road
849 ft · 14 sec · Kennedy Road
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Turn slight left onto East State Route 224
4.8 mi · 6 min · East State Route 224
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Continue on West Van Giesen Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Van Giesen Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Van Giesen Street
27 m · 2 sec · West Van Giesen Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Van Giesen Street
3104 ft · 1 min · West Van Giesen Street
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Turn left onto North 62nd Avenue
52 m · 5 sec · North 62nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Desert View Drive
1440 ft · 1 min · Desert View Drive
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Turn right onto Deer Street
121 m · 17 sec · Deer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and West Richland.
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.
Sunny leaving Vancouver and Sunny near West Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to West Richland?
The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 106.6 miles from Vancouver and 107 miles from West Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.46 one way or $78.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near West Richland.
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 West Richland. Straight-line distance: 165 mi (265.54 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Richland
City in Benton County, Washington
| Population | 15,423 |
| Coordinates | 46.3043000, -119.3614100 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Richland (-119.36141, 46.3043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $39.46 | $78.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $41.98 | $83.95 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $43.51 | $87.03 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $41.22 | $82.44 |
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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