Origin
Lofall, WA
Late night in Lofall on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lofall, 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 34m
Distance
180.5 mi
291 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 58m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lofall, WA
Rui Dias
Trip Overview
This 180.5-mile drive from Lofall, WA, to Vancouver, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking an estimated 3 hours and 34 minutes. The route is almost entirely highway, clocking in at 99% highway driving. With a fuel cost estimated at $38, it's an economical journey. You'll traverse the Pacific Coast region twice, as both your starting and ending points are within it. This highway-focused drive offers a straightforward path, making it ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B within Washington state.
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
90.3 miles from Lofall, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 130.4 mi | 2h 27m |
| State Highway 16 | 26.5 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 3 Northwest | 19.3 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 3 West | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Lofall Road Northwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pioneer Way Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| WA 16 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Lofall Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 130.4 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lofall, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on Northwest Lofall Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Northwest Lofall Road
2
Continue on Lofall Road Northwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lofall Road Northwest
3
At end of road, turn left onto Pioneer Way Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pioneer Way Northwest
4
Turn right onto WA 3
19 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 3 Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on WA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 3 West
6
Continue on WA 16
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
West State Route 16
7
Continue on WA 16
27 mi
·
33 min
·
State Highway 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 16
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
WA 16
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 16
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
WA 16
Toward I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 5
124 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 34 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You'll likely only need one planned stop to break up the 180.5 miles. Consider starting your drive earlier in the day to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you approach the Vancouver area. With the longest stretch on I-5 being over 130 miles, plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment. The estimated fuel cost of $38 is a good baseline for budgeting this straightforward journey.
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 90.3 miles from Lofall, WA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.4 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 40 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.3 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
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 Lofall, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Lofall, WA
This is one driving day of about 180.5 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Lofall, 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 130.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.3 miles from Lofall, 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 130.4 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 180.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Turn right onto WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
WA 16
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 16 toward I 5 South: Portland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
8
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
WA 16
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 16 toward I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Portland South 38th Street
7
180.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m 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
180.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m 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
$37.78 one way
$75.55 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
| premium | $5.77 | $40.99 | $81.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.95 | $8.66 |
| Efficient EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.27 | $11.55 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Late night in Vancouver on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 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
14 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 34m 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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 99% of your journey on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 130.4 miles on I-5, indicating significant periods of consistent speed and less varied scenery. While primarily on major interstates like I-5, the inclusion of State Highway 16 and State Highway 3 Northwest suggests brief transitions to state highway systems. This mix ensures a relatively fast pace for most of the drive, with the potential for some minor changes in road character as you navigate these different highway types.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 130.4 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Highway 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 180.5 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 1.4 miles (WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles (WA 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (WA 16): 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 34m. Total distance: 180.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 130.4 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 1.4 miles (WA 3 / State Highway 3 Northwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.4 miles (WA 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.5 miles (WA 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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