How far is Ridgefield, WA from Vancouver, WA?

The driving distance from Ridgefield, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.53 mi
00h 19m
Flight
12.8 mi
20.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.8 mi
Kilometers
20.6 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.53 mi
Kilometers
24.99 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vancouver
Sat, May 2, 4:33 AM PDT
Return by in Ridgefield
Sat, May 2, 4:52 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgefield
2026-05-02T04:14
Arrive Vancouver
Sat, May 2, 4:33 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgefield
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Mount Vista
WA

Census designated place

From Ridgefield
7.8 mi
00h 09m
To Vancouver
7.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 5th Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · South 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pioneer Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1405 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    1495 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street

    43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street

    647 ft · 16 sec · Pioneer Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland

    1633 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard

    955 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East

    74 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    810 ft · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
12.4 mi · 80%
Pioneer Street
2.72 mi · 18%
4th Plain Boulevard
0.18 mi · 1%
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.15 mi · 1%
4th Plain Boulevard East
0.05 mi
South 5th Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight left

6.23 mi · 00h 08m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vista
00h 09m from Ridgefield
Leave By
7:52 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ridgefield and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Mount Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Ridgefield and 7.8 miles from Vancouver.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ridgefield and Partly Sunny near Vancouver.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vista

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 Mount Vista and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kiwanis Park
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Kiwanis Park

Battle Ground , WA
422 SW 2nd Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604, United States
Rating 4.3/5 378 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.3 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
Columbia City City Hall
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

Columbia City City Hall

Columbia City , OR
1840 2nd St, Columbia City, OR 97018
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Battle Ground Community Center
Nearby stop 6.9 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 Mount Vista.

RAIL

Vancouver station

12 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

23 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

41 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 12.8 mi (20.6 km).

Ridgefield

#1 Ridgefield

City in Washington, United States

Population11,278
Coordinates45.8151100, -122.7426000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Vancouver

#2 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: South 5th Avenue (-122.742764, 45.81511)
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.06 $6.12
Premium $5.77 $3.17 $6.35
Diesel $5.47 $3.01 $6.01

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgefield and Vancouver. The current time is 04:14:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.