How far is Vancouver, WA from La Center, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to La Center, WA is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and La Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and La Center.
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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
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward La Center, Cowlitz Reservation
1174 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on La Center, Paradise Point State Park
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest La Center Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest La Center Road
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Continue on Northwest Pacific Highway
619 ft · 21 sec · Northwest Pacific Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 4th Street
7 m · 1 sec · West 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West 4th Street
159 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vancouver and La Center.
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
14.8 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near La Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to La Center?
The road trip is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 8.6 miles from Vancouver and 8.6 miles from La Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:46 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Mostly Sunny near La Center.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vista
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 Mount Vista.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and La Center. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.87 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Center
City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 3,602 |
| Coordinates | 45.8623400, -122.6703800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Center (-122.67038, 45.86234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
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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