How far is Waller, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Waller, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.69 mi
02h 17m
Flight
108.81 mi
175.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.81 mi
Kilometers
175.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.69 mi
Kilometers
216.76 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM PDT
Return by in Waller
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waller
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Vancouver
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waller
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Waller
66.6 mi
01h 08m
To Vancouver
68 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WNW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 45th Avenue East

    525 ft · 18 sec · 45th Avenue East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 64th Street East

    101 m · 14 sec · 64th Street East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 44th Avenue East

    2684 ft · 1 min · 44th Avenue East

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 72nd Street East

    4.5 mi · 10 min · 72nd Street East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tacoma Mall Boulevard

    129 m · 19 sec · Tacoma Mall Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Olympia

    2079 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    121.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waller 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
128 mi · 95%
72nd Street East
4.46 mi · 3%
44th Avenue East
0.51 mi
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi
45th Avenue East
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 08m from Waller
Leave By
1:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waller and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Waller and 68 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waller and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Napavine

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waller and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 108.81 mi (175.12 km).

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#1 Waller

CDP in Pierce County, Washington

Population7,922
Coordinates47.2006600, -122.3692900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.369018, 47.2006)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.71
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $24.86 $49.71
Mid-grade $5.57 $26.44 $52.89
Premium $5.77 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.47 $25.97 $51.94

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 Waller and Vancouver. The current time is 00:24:14.

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.