Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Longview, WA
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Longview, WA to Vancouver, WA is 39.9 miles and takes about 48m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Washington State, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. With no planned stops and a short duration, this journey is ideal for a quick transit or a day trip without needing an overnight stay. Consider this an easy hop between two Washington cities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 34.8 mi | 38m |
| Tennant Way | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| 15th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Olympia Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Longview, WA and Vancouver, WA.
Start on Olympia Way
Enter roundabout onto Broadway Street
Continue on Broadway Street
Turn right onto 15th Avenue
Turn left onto Tennant Way
Take the exit
Merge onto I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Longview, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto Broadway Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.81 | $17.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Longview on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Vancouver on Saturday
Local time
7:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
47°F
Columbia City, OR
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is heavily influenced by its 87% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 34.8 miles on I 5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. You'll also navigate Tennant Way and 15th Avenue, which will likely involve more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect a generally focused driving experience with minimal distractions on the main highway segments.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Tennant Way. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway Street.
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 39.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Broadway Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 33.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 39.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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