Origin
Battle Ground, WA
Late night in Battle Ground on Tuesday
Local time
2:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Battle Ground, WA to Vancouver, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Battle Ground, WA
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Trip Overview
Connecting Battle Ground to Vancouver, Washington, this straightforward 17.4-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Pacific Coast region. You can expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you will experience a steady, non-highway pace throughout the journey. It is a highly practical connection for anyone looking to transition between these two Washington communities without the complexity of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 117th Avenue | 11.8 mi | 18m |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 122nd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| I 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast 117th Avenue
— 11.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto WA 503
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 10th Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on WA 503
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 122nd Avenue
4
Continue on WA 503
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Northeast 117th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 5
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — 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
|
East Main Street
Depart onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 503 / Southwest 10th Avenue
Turn left onto WA 503 / Southwest 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.20 one way
$6.40 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.36 | $6.72 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Vancouver on Tuesday
Local time
2:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
25m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way between these two points. You will spend your time on Southwest 10th Avenue, Northeast 122nd Avenue, and Northeast 117th Avenue rather than dealing with high-speed interstate travel. With a highway share of 0%, the experience is strictly defined by local road conditions and frequent turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of pavement. This route prioritizes direct accessibility over high-speed transit, ensuring you remain engaged with the road layout from start to finish. It is a functional, suburban-style drive that demands your full attention at intersections.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.8 mi on Northeast 117th Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 15.3 miles you will encounter 6 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 (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (WA 503 / Southwest 10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Vancouver, WA
Full guide →Founded 1825
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.
Top landmarks
- • Fort Vancouver National Historic Site — National Historic Site of the United States in Washington (state)
- • Interstate Bridge — highway bridge in Oregon and Washington, USA
- • Kiggins Theatre — single-screen theatre located in downtown Vancouver, WA
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 25m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.8 miles on Northeast 117th Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Vancouver, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (WA 503 / Southwest 10th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 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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