How far is Vancouver, WA from Dayton, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Dayton, WA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
26.28 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.24 mi
34.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.24 mi
Kilometers
34.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.28 mi
Kilometers
42.29 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-04-18T23:41
Arrive Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
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
Dollar Corner
WA

Census designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States

From Vancouver
13.1 mi
00h 20m
To Dayton
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard

    31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    873 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 179th Street, Clark County Event Center

    1492 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast 10th Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · Northeast 10th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast 259th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Northeast 259th Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 259th Street

    2592 ft · 44 sec · Northeast 259th Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Northeast 82nd Avenue

    1164 ft · 20 sec · Northeast 82nd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Northeast Daybreak Road

    1109 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Daybreak Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Hyatt Road

    1046 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Hyatt Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Northeast 82nd Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 82nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Mason Creek Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Mason Creek Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Northeast 314th Street

    1212 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 314th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast 102nd Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast 102nd Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Northeast Gable Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Gable Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Northeast 359th Street

    2635 ft · 45 sec · Northeast 359th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Northeast 119th Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 119th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Hoff Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Hoff Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Northeast 414th Street

    2677 ft · 51 sec · Northeast 414th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Munch Road

    2909 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Munch Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road

    2764 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Cedar Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
7.67 mi · 29%
Northeast 10th Avenue
3.99 mi · 15%
Northeast 259th Street
3.5 mi · 13%
Northeast 119th Avenue
2 mi · 8%
Northeast 82nd Avenue
1.97 mi · 7%
Northeast Gable Avenue
1.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

7.5 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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dollar Corner
00h 20m from Vancouver
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Light Rain Likely near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Dollar Corner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Vancouver and 13.2 miles from Dayton.

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 5 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 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vancouver and Light Rain Likely near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Dollar Corner

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 Dollar Corner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kiwanis Park
Scenic stop 5.1 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 5.1 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 9.9 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 5.6 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 Dollar Corner.

RAIL

Vancouver station

18 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

29 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Oregon City station

46 mi away
1757 Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 21.24 mi (34.18 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

Town in Washington

Population2,477
Coordinates45.9315000, -122.5273200
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Dayton (-122.52732, 45.9315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.73
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.87 $9.73
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $5.77 $5.37 $10.73
Diesel $5.47 $5.08 $10.17

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Dayton. The current time is 23:41:29.

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.