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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Light Rain Likely
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.
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Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 10 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle
873 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 179th Street, Clark County Event Center
1492 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Northeast 10th Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Northeast 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast 259th Street
3 mi · 5 min · Northeast 259th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 259th Street
2592 ft · 44 sec · Northeast 259th Street
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Turn slight left onto Northeast 82nd Avenue
1164 ft · 20 sec · Northeast 82nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Daybreak Road
1109 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Daybreak Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Hyatt Road
1046 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Hyatt Road
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Continue on Northeast 82nd Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast 82nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Mason Creek Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast Mason Creek Road
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Continue on Northeast 314th Street
1212 ft · 21 sec · Northeast 314th Street
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Continue on Northeast 102nd Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Northeast 102nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Gable Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast Gable Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 359th Street
2635 ft · 45 sec · Northeast 359th Street
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Turn slight left onto Northeast 119th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 119th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hoff Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Northeast Hoff Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 414th Street
2677 ft · 51 sec · Northeast 414th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Munch Road
2909 ft · 51 sec · Northeast Munch Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Cedar Creek Road
2764 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Cedar Creek Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kiwanis Park
FedEx Drop Box
Columbia City City Hall
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dollar Corner.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 21.24 mi (34.18 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
Town in Washington
| Population | 2,477 |
| Coordinates | 45.9315000, -122.5273200 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-122.52732, 45.9315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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