How far is Dayton, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Dayton, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Vancouver.
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Start on Northeast Cedar Creek Road
2764 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Cedar Creek Road
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Turn left onto Northeast Munch Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Munch Road
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Continue on Northeast Reid Road
2726 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Reid Road
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Continue on Northeast 156th Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Northeast 156th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Fargher Lake Highway
692 ft · 14 sec · Northeast Fargher Lake Highway
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Continue on Northeast Lewisville Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Lewisville Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Lewisville Highway
24 m · 2 sec · Northeast Lewisville Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Lewisville Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Lewisville Highway
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Continue on Northwest 10th Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northwest 10th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 10th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest 10th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 122nd Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast 122nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 117th Avenue
11.8 mi · 18 min · Northeast 117th Avenue
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Merge slight left
912 ft · 13 sec
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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 Dayton and Vancouver.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northeast 117th Avenue
Continue on Northeast 117th Avenue
11.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Dayton and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Meadow Glade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Dayton and 18.5 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Dayton and Chance Light Rain near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Meadow Glade
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Kiwanis Park
FedEx Drop Box
Clark Regional Wastewater District
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Meadow Glade.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 21.24 mi (34.18 km).
#1 Dayton
Town in Washington
| Population | 2,477 |
| Coordinates | 45.9315000, -122.5273200 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
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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