Origin
Dollar Corner, WA
Late night in Dollar Corner on Tuesday
Local time
2:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dollar Corner, 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
22m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dollar Corner, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the rural outskirts of Dollar Corner to the urban center of Vancouver, this 15.2-mile journey is an efficient option. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate a mix of roads, including Northeast 219th Street, Northeast 10th Avenue, and I-5, all within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a very economical drive that requires no overnight stays. The route is straightforward and practical, serving as a reliable connector between these two points without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| Northeast 219th Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| Northeast 10th Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 179th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dollar Corner, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on WA 502
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 219th Street
2
Continue on WA 502
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Northeast 219th Street
3
Turn left onto Northeast 10th Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast 10th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Northeast 179th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Northeast 179th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
6
Merge onto I 5
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Northeast 179th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 179th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m 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 mi into trip
|
~22m 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 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.36 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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 | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $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 Tuesday
Local time
2:21 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
25 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
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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that transitions from local surface streets to the primary interstate corridor. Approximately 49% of your travel occurs on highways, providing a balanced experience between slower-paced local roads and faster traffic flow. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch once you merge onto I-5, which spans 7.4 miles of the total distance. As you move from the initial local roads onto the interstate, the character of the drive shifts from quiet neighborhood streets to a more standard high-speed highway environment. It is a functional route designed for direct travel rather than leisurely scenic cruising.
49% 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: 7.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near Northeast 179th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15.2 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 7 miles (Northeast 179th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 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 22m. Total distance: 15.2 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 (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 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: at 7 miles (Northeast 179th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 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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