How far is Vancouver, WA from Longview Heights, WA?

The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Longview Heights, WA is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.79 mi
00h 59m
Flight
40.03 mi
64.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.03 mi
Kilometers
64.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.79 mi
Kilometers
70.48 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Longview Heights
Tue, May 12, 7:13 PM PDT
Return by in Vancouver
Tue, May 12, 8:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vancouver
2026-05-12T18:13
Arrive Longview Heights
Tue, May 12, 7:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vancouver
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Woodland
WA

Town in Washington state, United States

From Vancouver
21.9 mi
00h 29m
To Longview Heights
21.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Longview Heights.

  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

    37.9 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 4 West: Allen Street, Kelso

    1529 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Allen Street

    3087 ft · 2 min · Allen Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    789 ft · 21 sec · North 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Cowlitz Way

    2798 ft · 1 min · Cowlitz Way

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    110 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Long Avenue

    988 ft · 34 sec · Long Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Columbia Heights Road

    3.5 mi · 10 min · Columbia Heights Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gates Road

    766 ft · 34 sec · Gates Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Laulainen Road

    160 m · 27 sec · Laulainen Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cedar Gates Road

    155 m · 25 sec · Cedar Gates Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Alpine Way

    86 m · 13 sec · Alpine Way

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Crestmont Avenue

    98 m · 14 sec · Crestmont Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
38 mi · 87%
Columbia Heights Road
3.47 mi · 8%
Allen Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Cowlitz Way
0.53 mi · 1%
WA 4 West
0.29 mi · 1%
Long Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

37.9 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodland
00h 29m from Vancouver
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Longview Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Longview Heights?

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Woodland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Vancouver and 21.9 miles from Longview Heights.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vancouver and Partly Sunny near Longview Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Woodland

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 Woodland and the surrounding midpoint area.
St Helens Public Works Department
Scenic stop 5 mi away

St Helens Public Works Department

Saint Helens , OR
984 Oregon St, St Helens, OR 97051, United States
Rating 3.7/5 7 reviews Government office,Tourist attraction
Rainier City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

Rainier City Hall

Rainier , OR
106 W B St, Rainier, OR 97048, United States
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Scappoose Police Department

Scappoose , OR
Scappoose City Hall, 33568 E Columbia Ave, Scappoose, OR 97056
Rating 4.8/5 6 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland.

RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

29 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Vancouver station

31 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Portland, OR

42 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Longview Heights. Straight-line distance: 40.03 mi (64.42 km).

Vancouver

#1 Vancouver

The third most populous city in Washington.

Population186,192
Coordinates45.6387300, -122.6614900
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Longview Heights

#2 Longview Heights

Census designated place

Population3,851
Coordinates46.1803900, -122.9570600
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Vancouver (-122.66149, 45.63873)
End: Longview Heights (-122.95706, 46.18039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.63 $17.26
Premium $5.77 $8.95 $17.89
Diesel $5.47 $8.47 $16.95

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Vancouver and Longview Heights. The current time is 18:13:53.

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.