How far is Vancouver, WA from Orchards, WA?
The driving distance from Vancouver, WA to Orchards, WA is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vancouver and Orchards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver and Orchards.
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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
1299 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
908 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right onto WA 500 East
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 205 North: Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Avenue, Seattle
48 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Gher Road, Northeast 112th Avenue
3040 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast 112th Avenue
53 m · 9 sec · Northeast 112th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Gher Road
1618 ft · 45 sec · Northeast Gher Road
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Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
110 m · 14 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue
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Turn right
38 m · 9 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 Orchards.
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.
WA 500 East
Turn slight right onto WA 500 East
4.81 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Light Rain leaving Vancouver and Light Rain near Orchards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vancouver to Orchards?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Walnut Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Vancouver and 3.2 miles from Orchards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Vancouver and Light Rain near Orchards.
Stop Ideas Near Walnut Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vancouver and Orchards. Straight-line distance: 5.22 mi (8.4 km).
#1 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Orchards
Census designated place
| Population | 19,556 |
| Coordinates | 45.6665100, -122.5609300 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orchards (-122.56093, 45.66651)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
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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