How far is Vancouver, WA from Yelm, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Yelm, WA is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Yelm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Yelm.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
873 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West: Aberdeen, Tenino
1496 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Old Highway 99 Southwest
7.5 mi · 11 min · Old Highway 99 Southwest
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Continue on West 6th Avenue
1180 ft · 34 sec · West 6th Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South Wichman Street
1785 ft · 51 sec · South Wichman Street
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Continue on West Sussex Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Sussex Avenue
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Continue on State Route 507
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Route 507
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Continue on 1st Street South
1786 ft · 1 min · 1st Street South
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Yelm.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
86.4 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Sunny near Yelm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Yelm?
The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Vader is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Vancouver and 54.6 miles from Yelm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Yelm.
Stop Ideas Near Vader
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 Vader.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Yelm. Straight-line distance: 90.09 mi (144.98 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yelm
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,591 |
| Coordinates | 46.9420400, -122.6059600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yelm (-122.60596, 46.94204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $20.15 | $40.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $21.43 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $22.22 | $44.44 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
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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