How far is Orchards, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Orchards, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orchards and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchards and Vancouver.
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Start on the route
38 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
13 m · 8 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
72 m · 14 sec · Northeast Rosewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Covington Road
557 ft · 16 sec · Northeast Covington Road
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Continue on Northeast Gher Road
1274 ft · 37 sec · Northeast Gher Road
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Take the ramp right toward WA 500 West
1030 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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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 Orchards 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.
WA 500 West
Merge slight left
5.44 mi · 00h 07m
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 leaving Orchards 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 Orchards to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Walnut Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Orchards and 3.3 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Orchards and Light Rain near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orchards and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 5.22 mi (8.4 km).
#1 Orchards
Census designated place
| Population | 19,556 |
| Coordinates | 45.6665100, -122.5609300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
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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