How far is West Longview, WA from Vancouver, WA?
The driving distance from West Longview, WA to Vancouver, WA is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington state, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Longview and Vancouver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Longview and Vancouver.
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Start on Lee Avenue
599 ft · 32 sec · Lee Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windemere Street
792 ft · 37 sec · Windemere Street
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Turn right onto 46th Avenue
803 ft · 43 sec · 46th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ocean Beach Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Ocean Beach Highway
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Turn slight right onto Northwest Nichols Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest Nichols Boulevard
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Continue on Nichols Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Nichols Boulevard
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Continue on Tennant Way
3.1 mi · 5 min · Tennant Way
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
3159 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
955 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
74 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
810 ft · 23 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 West Longview and Vancouver.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
28.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Longview 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 West Longview to Vancouver?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 21.7 miles from West Longview and 21.8 miles from Vancouver.
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 3.6 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 4:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.06 one way or $16.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Longview and Mostly Sunny near Vancouver.
Stop Ideas Near Woodland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
St Helens Public Works Department
Rainier City Hall
Scappoose Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodland.
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Vancouver station
Portland, OR
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Longview and Vancouver. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.37 km).
#1 West Longview
Unincorporated community
| Population | 2,698 |
| Coordinates | 46.1678900, -122.9990000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
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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