Day trip from Seattle to Vancouver
Vancouver lies 220 km (137 mi) south of Seattle, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 220 km (137 mi) apart, Vancouver is a realistic day trip from Seattle: about 3 h 35 min each way by road.
| Seattle | Vancouver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 780,995 | 196,442 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 98101–98199 | 98660–98687 |
What to see in Vancouver
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries | 1,923,135 | 2017 |
| Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | 786,989 | 2010 |
The busiest is Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries at 1,923,135 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Vancouver
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Staying in Vancouver
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Book a hotel in Vancouver
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Common questions
How far is Vancouver from Seattle?
220 km (137 mi) in a straight line, south of Seattle; by road roughly 269 km (167 mi).
How long does it take to get from Seattle to Vancouver by road?
About 3 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Seattle and Vancouver?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.