How far is Vancouver, WA from Zillah, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Zillah, WA is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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
173.75 mi
03h 28m
Flight
126.62 mi
203.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.62 mi
Kilometers
203.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.75 mi
Kilometers
279.62 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zillah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Zillah
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 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
Dallesport
WA

Census designated place

From Vancouver
86.7 mi
01h 44m
To Zillah
87 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    100 m · 9 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1292 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14 East: Camas

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle

    1721 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    1766 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbia River Highway

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 97: Yakima, Bend

    1361 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sherman Highway

    154 m · 9 sec · Sherman Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sam Hill Memorial Bridge

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Sam Hill Memorial Bridge

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    2029 ft · 26 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    49.8 mi · 58 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Buena Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    1326 ft · 24 sec · Evergreen Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fraley Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fraley Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Meyers Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Meyers Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    2948 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
94.9 mi · 55%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
58.9 mi · 34%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.18 mi · 3%
Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
4.11 mi · 2%
Sam Hill Memorial Bridge
2.37 mi · 1%
Fraley Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallesport
01h 44m from Vancouver
Leave By
10:02 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Zillah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Dallesport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Vancouver and 87 miles from Zillah.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Vancouver and Chance Light Rain near Zillah.

Stop Ideas Near Dallesport

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

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

BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

2 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Wishram

17 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

25 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

28 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Zillah. Straight-line distance: 126.62 mi (203.78 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

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

#2 Zillah

City in Washington

Population3,135
Coordinates46.4020700, -120.2620000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Zillah (-120.262, 46.40207)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.16
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.08 $64.16
Mid-grade $5.57 $34.13 $68.25
Premium $5.77 $35.38 $70.75
Diesel $5.47 $33.51 $67.03

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Zillah. The current time is 21:43:26.

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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.