How far is Wenatchee, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Wenatchee, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 303 miles (487.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wenatchee and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wenatchee and Vancouver.
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Start on Orondo Avenue
10 m · 5 sec · Orondo Avenue
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Turn right onto South Wenatchee Avenue
3.7 mi · 9 min · South Wenatchee Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on US 2
43 m · 3 sec · US 2
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Keep slight right to continue on US 2
13.7 mi · 17 min · US 2
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Take the exit slight right toward US 97 South to I-90, Ellensburg, Seattle
1401 ft · 46 sec · US 2
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Turn left onto US 97
35.3 mi · 44 min · US 97
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
827 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Sunset Highway
804 ft · 11 sec · Sunset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West
1648 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wenatchee and Vancouver.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wenatchee 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 Wenatchee to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 303 miles (487.6 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Wenatchee and 157 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.6 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 6:46 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.94 one way or $111.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wenatchee and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
City of Normandy Park City Hall
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wenatchee and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 166.4 mi (267.8 km).
#1 Wenatchee
City in Chelan County, Washington
| Population | 34,219 |
| Coordinates | 47.4234600, -120.3103500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $55.94 | $111.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $59.51 | $119.02 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $58.44 | $116.88 |
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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