Origin
Chehalis, WA
Evening in Chehalis on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chehalis, 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
1h 26m
Distance
77.4 mi
125 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chehalis, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Chehalis to Vancouver, Washington, you are looking at a straightforward 77.4-mile trek through the Pacific Coast region. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-5, with brief transitions onto West Main Street and East Fourth Plain Boulevard at your start and end points. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way journey. Because the route is compact and efficient, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to easily complete the transit in a single morning or afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 75.9 mi | 1h 22m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Market Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 75.9 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chehalis, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on this road
119 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Market Boulevard
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Market Boulevard
3
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 5 South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 5; US 12
70 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 5; US 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Chehalis, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Market Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto North Market Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 South
6
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
77 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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
77.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.20 one way
$32.40 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $16.99 | $33.98 |
| premium | $5.77 | $17.58 | $35.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Evening in Vancouver on Saturday
Local time
7:47 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused experience as you navigate this 77.4-mile corridor. With 98% of the journey spent on the interstate, your drive is dominated by a consistent 75.9-mile stretch on I-5. This is a practical, utilitarian route rather than a winding backroad adventure, designed for speed and direct access between these two Pacific Coast cities. You will find that the character of the road remains steady and predictable for nearly the entire duration. Behind the wheel, this means you can settle into a steady pace with minimal interruptions, focusing on the flow of traffic as you transition from the local streets of Chehalis into the interstate rhythm.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and West Main Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Market Boulevard.
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 77.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 (North Market Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
482 ft
21 ft
Total Climb
479 ft
Total Descent
516 ft
Highest Point
482 ft
~11.1 mi in
Elevation Range
461 ft
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.9 miles on I 5. 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 (North Market Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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