How far is Walla Walla, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Walla Walla, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 242 miles (389.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
241.98 mi
04h 04m
Flight
209.87 mi
337.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.87 mi
Kilometers
337.75 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.98 mi
Kilometers
389.43 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sat, May 30, 8:58 PM PDT
Return by in Walla Walla
Sun, May 31, 1:02 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walla Walla
2026-05-30T16:53
Arrive Vancouver
Sat, May 30, 8:58 PM PDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:52 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walla Walla
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
Goldendale
WA

City in Washington state

From Walla Walla
120.5 mi
02h 02m
To Vancouver
121.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM PDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Avenue

    572 ft · 23 sec · South 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Rose Street

    1518 ft · 30 sec · West Rose Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 9th Avenue

    1925 ft · 38 sec · North 9th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Myra Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Northeast Myra Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Myra Road

    840 ft · 11 sec · Northeast Myra Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2185 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    41.3 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway

    158.8 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Columbia River Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas

    1217 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center

    1674 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 West

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    2606 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    137 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard

    722 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
159 mi · 66%
Northeast Myra Road
68.7 mi · 28%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.36 mi · 2%
I 205 North
4.51 mi · 2%
West Pine Street
0.95 mi
4th Plain Boulevard
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Take the ramp straight toward Columbia River Highway

159 mi · 02h 57m

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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
209.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goldendale
02h 02m from Walla Walla
Leave By
8:52 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walla Walla and Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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 120.5 miles from Walla Walla and 121.4 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 209.9 miles (337.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 8:52 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.69 one way or $89.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walla Walla and Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Goldendale

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

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

RAIL

Wishram

21 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue
BUS

The Dalles, Oregon

37 mi away
201 East Federal Street
RAIL

Bingen – White Salmon

52 mi away
Hwy 14 and Walnut St.
BUS

Hood River, Oregon

56 mi away
600 E. Marina Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walla Walla and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 209.87 mi (337.75 km).

Walla Walla

#1 Walla Walla

City in Washington, United States

Population33,096
Coordinates46.0645800, -118.3430200
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Avenue (-118.342865, 46.064638)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.32 L · about $44.69
Round trip
$89.38
17.08 gal · 64.64 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.69 $89.38
Mid-grade $5.57 $47.54 $95.08
Premium $5.77 $49.28 $98.57
Diesel $5.47 $46.69 $93.38

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Walla Walla and Vancouver. The current time is 16:53:47.

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.