How far is Washougal, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from Washougal, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washougal and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washougal and Vancouver.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto G Street
48 m · 13 sec · G Street
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Turn left onto Washougal River Road
2204 ft · 1 min · Washougal River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lewis and Clark Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis and Clark Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Highway
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Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
11.7 mi · 15 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
2606 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
137 m · 8 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
67 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
31 m · 3 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washougal and Vancouver.
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.
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
11.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Washougal and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washougal to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Mill Plain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Washougal and 8.8 miles from Vancouver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washougal and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Plain
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Powell's City of Books
FedEx Drop Box
Vancouver Planning & Zoning
Battle Ground Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mill Plain.
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Oregon City station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washougal and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 15.39 mi (24.76 km).
#1 Washougal
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 16,111 |
| Coordinates | 45.5826200, -122.3534200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vancouver
The third most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 186,192 |
| Coordinates | 45.6387300, -122.6614900 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Fourth Plain Boulevard (-122.661479, 45.638677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
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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