How far is Zillah, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Zillah, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
173.67 mi
03h 00m
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
173.67 mi
Kilometers
279.5 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM PDT
Return by in Zillah
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zillah
2026-04-22T20:05
Arrive Vancouver
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zillah
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 Zillah
86.7 mi
01h 30m
To Vancouver
86.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    2948 ft · 1 min · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Meyers Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Meyers Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fraley Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Fraley Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Evergreen Highway

    1326 ft · 22 sec · Evergreen Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Buena Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    58.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Evergreen Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1023 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

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

    2456 ft · 34 sec · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto United States Route 97

    2.4 mi · 3 min · United States Route 97

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    117 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    719 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

    95 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Columbia River Highway

  14. 14

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

    1891 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

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

    1811 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

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

    1217 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

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

    1674 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 West

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    2606 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    137 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

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

    722 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    67 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zillah 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia River Highway
95 mi · 55%
Evergreen Highway
58.7 mi · 34%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.36 mi · 3%
I 205 North
4.51 mi · 3%
United States Route 97
2.61 mi · 2%
Fraley Road
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Columbia River Highway

Merge slight left onto Columbia River Highway

95 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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallesport
01h 30m from Zillah
Leave By
10:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Zillah and Light Rain near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 Zillah and 86.9 miles from Vancouver.

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 10:58 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 Chance Light Rain around Zillah and Light Rain near Vancouver.

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 Zillah and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 126.62 mi (203.78 km).

Zillah

#1 Zillah

City in Washington

Population3,135
Coordinates46.4020700, -120.2620000
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-120.262081, 46.401967)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

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
23.2 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.16
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Zillah and Vancouver. The current time is 20:05:21.

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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.