Origin
Camas, WA
Late night in Camas on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camas, 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
22m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camas, WA
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Trip Overview
This quick 15.1-mile drive from Camas, WA, to Vancouver, WA, will only take about 22 minutes, making it a perfect segment for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate via WA 14 Business and Northwest/Northeast 6th Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for getting between these two Pacific Coast cities. The route is largely highway-focused, offering a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this your easy connector for exploring more of the Washington side of the Columbia River.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 14 Business | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| Northwest 6th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Garfield Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 5 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 14 Business
— 12.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camas, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on WA 14 Business
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto WA 500
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast Garfield Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast 6th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 6th Avenue
4
Continue on WA 14 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 6th Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 14 Business
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
WA 14 Business
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane
6
Continue on WA 14 Business
12 mi
·
15 min
·
WA 14 Business
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 5
451 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 5
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1D; 1C
Toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
12 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 14 Business
Enter roundabout onto WA 14 Business toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, Alpine Lane
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
9
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D; 1C
Toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain...
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
6
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
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 Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 drive that is 81% highway, so it's mostly about covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles on WA 14 Business. While not a winding scenic byway, this route offers a predictable and mostly smooth experience. As you transition from WA 14 Business to Northwest and Northeast 6th Avenue, you'll notice the road character remain consistent, focusing on urban and suburban connectivity rather than dramatic landscape changes.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on WA 14 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 14 Business and Northwest 6th Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near WA 14 Business.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (WA 14 Business): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 22m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on WA 14 Business. 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: at 1.5 miles (WA 14 Business): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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