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Trip from Felida, 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

12m

Distance

6.8 mi

11 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 12m ★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Felida, WA, WA

Felida, WA

Brael Shane

Trip Overview

This 6.8-mile journey from Felida, WA to Vancouver, WA, is a quick trip that will take you about 12 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a very budget-friendly $1. You'll primarily travel on Northwest Lakeshore Avenue, I 5, and Northwest 78th Street, experiencing a mixed drive profile. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect familiar scenery throughout this short hop.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest Lakeshore Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
I 5 2.2 mi 2m
Northwest 78th Street 1.1 mi 2m
Northeast 78th Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Fourth Plain Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Northwest 36th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Northwest 122nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Northwest 34th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northwest Lakeshore Avenue — 2.3 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Felida, WA and Vancouver, WA.

1

Start on Northwest 34th Avenue

205 ft · 9 sec · Northwest 34th Avenue
2

Turn right onto Northwest 122nd Street

452 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 122nd Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 36th Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Northwest 36th Avenue
4

Continue on Northwest Lakeshore Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Northwest Lakeshore Avenue
5

Turn left onto Northwest 78th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 78th Street
6

Continue on Northeast 78th Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Northeast 78th Street
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 5 South: Portland Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 5

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 5
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 1D Toward 4th Plain Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

242 ft · 13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

0.2 mi · 23 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12

Arrive at destination

East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest 36th Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 36th Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
3.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Portland

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
6.4 mi into trip | ~11m 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
6.6 mi into trip | ~12m 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
6.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.42 one way

$2.85 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $1.49 $2.99
premium $5.77 $1.54 $3.09
diesel $5.61 $1.50 $3.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2 0 $0.71 $0.33
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.27
EV Truck/SUV 2.7 0 $0.95 $0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Felida, WA

Night in Felida on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

35°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Frost

NW 0 to 6 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:49AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Destination

Vancouver, WA

Night in Vancouver on Saturday

Local time

9:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

37°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

W 0 to 6 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:49AM PDT until April 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 10:33AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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

12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive offers a mixed experience, with 32% of the route on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 2.3 miles on Northwest Lakeshore Avenue, providing a good feel for local driving. Following this, you'll transition to segments of I 5, which will feel more like a typical interstate commute. The road character shifts between more open local routes and faster-paced highway driving, keeping the short distance engaging.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Northwest Lakeshore Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 36th Avenue.

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 6.8 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: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 36th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Northwest Lakeshore 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: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 36th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 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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