How far is Woodway, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Woodway, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
180.37 mi
03h 03m
Flight
149.65 mi
240.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.65 mi
Kilometers
240.84 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.37 mi
Kilometers
290.28 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 PM PDT
Return by in Woodway
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodway
2026-04-16T10:05
Arrive Vancouver
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodway
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
Grand Mound
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Woodway
90.1 mi
01h 31m
To Vancouver
90.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodway Park Road

    839 ft · 34 sec · Woodway Park Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Algonquin Road

    1677 ft · 1 min · Algonquin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 226th Street Southwest

    1349 ft · 48 sec · 226th Street Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edmonds Way

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2133 ft · 49 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2177 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    2633 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    43.2 mi · 54 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodway 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
176 mi · 98%
Edmonds Way
2.23 mi · 1%
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.41 mi
North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.4 mi
Algonquin Road
0.32 mi
226th Street Southwest
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Mound
01h 31m from Woodway
Leave By
10:54 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodway and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Grand Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Woodway and 90.3 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:54 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.28 one way or $66.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodway and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Mound

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grand Mound and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Renata Rollins

Olympia , WA
120 State Ave NE #1432, Olympia, WA 98501
Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Mound.

RAIL

Centralia station

9 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

28 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

68 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

72 mi away
501 South First Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodway and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 149.65 mi (240.84 km).

Woodway

#1 Woodway

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population1,391
Coordinates47.7962100, -122.3829100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodway Park Road (-122.382816, 47.796148)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.09 L · about $33.28
Round trip
$66.56
12.72 gal · 48.18 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.28 $66.56
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.41 $70.81
Premium $5.77 $36.70 $73.41
Diesel $5.47 $34.77 $69.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodway and Vancouver. The current time is 10:05:28.

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.