Origin
Duvall, WA
Late night in Duvall on Tuesday
Local time
1:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duvall, 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
3h 42m
Distance
184.1 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duvall, WA
Sanket Mishra
Trip Overview
This 184.1-mile journey from Duvall, WA, to Vancouver, WA, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 42 minutes. Predominantly on I-5 and I-405, with a brief section on WA 520, this route offers a highway-focused experience across the Pacific Coast region. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $39. Given its manageable length and the primary use of major interstates, it's an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll find this drive efficient for getting from point A to point B within Washington.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.1 miles from Duvall, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 152.7 mi | 2h 55m |
| I 405 | 14.8 mi | 18m |
| WA 520 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Novelty Hill Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 124th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Avondale Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 152.7 mi, about 2h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duvall, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on Southwest Stewart Street
48 ft
·
6 sec
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Southwest Stewart Street
2
Turn left onto WA 203
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street Northeast
3
Continue on WA 203
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
4
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 124th Street
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northeast 124th Street
5
Continue on Northeast 124th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 124th Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
7
Turn right onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
9
Continue on Northeast Novelty Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
10
Turn left onto Avondale Road Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Avondale Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Avondale Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Avondale Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on WA 520
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 520
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Northeast 40th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto WA 520
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 520
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 405
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 5
20 mi
·
25 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
126 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this 184.1-mile drive, leaving Duvall, WA, in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid peak traffic, especially around Seattle. With a total duration of 3 hours and 42 minutes, you might consider one planned stop for fuel or a quick break, though the drive is short enough to complete without one. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I-5 is over 150 miles, so topping up before embarking on that segment is advisable. The $39 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.1 miles from Duvall, WA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 41 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vancouver, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Duvall, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Duvall, WA
This is one driving day of about 184.1 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Duvall, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 152.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from Duvall, 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 152.7 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 183.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Avondale Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Avondale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 40th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northeast 40th Street
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
7
183.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m 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
183.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m 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
$38.53 one way
$77.06 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $40.41 | $80.82 |
| premium | $5.77 | $41.81 | $83.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.65 | $81.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.77 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
1:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
3h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 19
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 94% of this route, making it largely an interstate experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 152.7 miles, primarily on I-5. This means you'll be on fast-paced, multi-lane highways for the majority of your travel. While not characterized by winding scenic byways, the efficiency of the interstate system allows for steady progress. The character remains consistent, offering a predictable driving experience as you cover the distance.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near Avondale Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 184.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (Avondale Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 3h 42m. Total distance: 184.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152.7 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (Avondale Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Vancouver, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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