How far is Vancouver, WA from Woodway, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Woodway, WA is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.37 mi
03h 35m
Flight
149.65 mi
240.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.65 mi
Kilometers
240.84 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.37 mi
Kilometers
290.27 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Thu, Apr 16, 7:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-16T11:50
Arrive Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grand Mound
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
90.2 mi
01h 47m
To Woodway
90.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    43.8 mi · 55 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds

    1608 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

    555 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  9. 9

    Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 226th Street Southwest

    1349 ft · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Algonquin Road

    1677 ft · 1 min · Algonquin Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Woodway Park Road

    839 ft · 29 sec · Woodway Park Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodway Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
176 mi · 97%
Edmonds Way
2.24 mi · 1%
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.7 mi
WA 104 West
0.41 mi
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.38 mi
Algonquin Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Mound
01h 47m from Vancouver
Leave By
9:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Vancouver and 90.2 miles from Woodway.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.28 one way or $66.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near Woodway.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grand Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Renata Rollins

Olympia , WA
120 State Ave NE #1432, Olympia, WA 98501
Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.

RAIL

Centralia station

9 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

28 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

68 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

72 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Woodway. Straight-line distance: 149.65 mi (240.84 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Woodway

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population1,391
Coordinates47.7962100, -122.3829100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Woodway (-122.38291, 47.79621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.09 L · about $33.28
Round trip
$66.56
12.72 gal · 48.18 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.28 $66.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.41 $70.81
Premium $5.77 $36.70 $73.41
Diesel $5.47 $34.77 $69.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Woodway. The current time is 11:50:27.

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.