How far is Fern Prairie, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Fern Prairie, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.5 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.69 mi
20.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.69 mi
Kilometers
20.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.78 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Thu, Oct 15, 12:54 PM PDT
Return by in Fern Prairie
Thu, Oct 15, 1:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fern Prairie
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Vancouver
Thu, Oct 15, 12:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fern Prairie
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Orchards
WA

Census designated place

From Fern Prairie
7.9 mi
00h 12m
To Vancouver
10.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fern Prairie and Vancouver.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 267th Avenue

    687 ft · 13 sec · Northeast 267th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Brunner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Brunner Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast 25th Street

    926 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 25th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Dresser Road

    1942 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Dresser Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 28th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 28th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Goodwin Road

    1299 ft · 26 sec · Northeast Goodwin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northeast Ingle Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Ingle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast 199th Avenue

    3071 ft · 58 sec · Northeast 199th Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 58th Street

    1885 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 58th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    912 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fern Prairie and Vancouver.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
4.13 mi · 22%
Northeast Ingle Road
1.3 mi · 7%
Northeast 28th Street
1.26 mi · 7%
Northeast Brunner Road
0.76 mi · 4%
Northeast 199th Avenue
0.58 mi · 3%
Northeast Dresser Road
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

6.17 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orchards
00h 12m from Fern Prairie
Leave By
7:42 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fern Prairie and Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fern Prairie to Vancouver?

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Orchards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Fern Prairie and 10.6 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fern Prairie and Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Orchards

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 Orchards and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.4 mi away

FedEx Drop Box

Battle Ground , WA
109 SW 1st St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Shipping service,Shipping and mailing service
Vancouver Planning & Zoning
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Vancouver Planning & Zoning

Vancouver , WA
415 W 6th St, Vancouver, WA 98660
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City government office,Urban planning department
Battle Ground Community Center
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Battle Ground Community Center

Battle Ground , WA
912 E Main St, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 4.6/5 83 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orchards.

RAIL

Vancouver station

10 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

18 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

34 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fern Prairie and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.43 km).

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#1 Fern Prairie

Positioned on a plateau in Clark County at an elevation of 459 feet, this unincorporated community is located north of the Camas and Washougal urban areas.

Population0
Coordinates45.6365100, -122.3987000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 267th Avenue (-122.398665, 45.636499)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $3.53
Round trip
$7.07
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $3.53 $7.07
Mid-grade $5.72 $3.72 $7.43
Premium $5.98 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $7.29 $4.74 $9.48

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fern Prairie and Vancouver. The current time is 12:30:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.