How far is Vancouver, WA from Carson, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Carson, WA is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Carson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Carson.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
100 m · 9 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
1292 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 56 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14 East: Camas
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
11.8 mi · 15 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
26 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
31 m · 2 sec · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Evergreen Highway
22.3 mi · 31 min · Evergreen Highway
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Continue on 2nd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wind River Road
60 m · 9 sec · Wind River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wind River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Wind River Road
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Turn right onto Hot Springs Avenue
82 m · 9 sec · Hot Springs Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street
60 m · 9 sec · 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and Carson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Evergreen Highway
Continue on Evergreen Highway
22.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Vancouver and Sunny near Carson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Carson?
The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Washougal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Vancouver and 25 miles from Carson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vancouver and Sunny near Carson.
Stop Ideas Near Washougal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Hollybrook Park
Wood Village City Hall
Gresham City Passport Office
Gresham City Hall Park & Ride
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washougal.
Vancouver station
Union Station
Portland, OR
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Carson. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.14 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carson
Positioned on the north bank of the Columbia River in Skamania County, this unincorporated community lies within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area at an elevation of 469 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.7253900, -121.8192400 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carson (-121.81924, 45.72539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $5.44 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $10.07 | $20.13 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $12.83 | $25.67 |
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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