Origin
Barberton, WA
Night in Barberton on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barberton, WA to Vancouver, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barberton, WA
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Trip Overview
This short 6.9-mile drive from Barberton, WA to Vancouver, WA takes about 11 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip, or even just a quick hop. You'll primarily be on I-5 and local roads like Northeast 78th Street and Northeast Padden Parkway. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for a quick commute or a brief exploration within the Pacific Coast region. Given its brevity, there's no need to consider an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 78th Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Padden Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Andresen Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 72nd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 99th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 2.2 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barberton, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on Northeast 99th Street
86 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast 99th Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 72nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast 72nd Avenue
3
Continue on Northeast Andresen Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northeast Andresen Road
4
Turn right onto Northeast Padden Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Padden Parkway
5
Continue on Northeast 78th Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast 78th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 72nd Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 72nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.89 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.57 | $3.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Vancouver, WA
Night in Vancouver on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this short journey, with about 45% of your time spent on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.2 miles on I-5, indicating a good portion of the trip involves faster travel. As you transition between I-5 and local roads like Northeast 78th Street and Northeast Padden Parkway, you'll notice a change in pace and surroundings. This route offers a blend of efficient highway travel and more local road driving, providing a dynamic yet brief driving experience.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 72nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northeast 72nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Vancouver, WA
Full guide →Vancouver is a city in southwest Washington State, immediately north of the border with Oregon. The city was established around Fort Vancouver, a fur trading outpost dating back to 1824, making this one of the oldest continuously-inhabited European communities in the Pacific Northwest. Two bridges across the Columbia River connect Vancouver to the rest of the Portland Metropolitan Area.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northeast 72nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vancouver, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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