Origin
Orchards, WA
Night in Orchards on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orchards, 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
10m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orchards, WA
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Trip Overview
This short 6.6-mile drive from Orchards, WA to Vancouver, WA takes about 10 minutes, making it an easy hop within the Pacific Coast region. It's a perfect example of a trip that doesn't require an overnight stay, easily completed in a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, this route is incredibly budget-friendly. The majority of the journey is on highways, so expect a straightforward, efficient travel experience. This drive is all about getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 500 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Gher Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Covington Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Rosewood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 109th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 500
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchards, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on this road
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 109th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
236 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northeast Rosewood Avenue
4
Turn left onto Northeast Covington Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Northeast Covington Road
5
Continue on Northeast Gher Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northeast Gher Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward WA 500 West
7
Merge onto WA 500
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
WA 500
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 109th Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast Rosewood Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6.4 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.76 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 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 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
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.
Destination
Vancouver, WA
Night in Vancouver on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
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
10m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of your travel occurring on main roads like WA 500 and I-5. You'll experience a consistent pace for the most part, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.4 miles on WA 500. While Northeast Gher Road offers a brief transition, the character remains largely that of an efficient, high-speed journey. Expect smooth sailing for the duration of this quick trip, with minimal deviations from major thoroughfares.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on WA 500.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 500 and Northeast Gher Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 109th Avenue.
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 9 decision points packed into just 6.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 10m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northeast 109th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Northeast Rosewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 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
This is a super easy same-day round trip, clocking in at just 6.6 miles and 10 minutes each way. You'll be back before you know it, with plenty of time for other weekend plans.
Family Friendly
While the 10-minute drive is short enough for kids, the 7/10 complexity rating might make navigating this 6.6-mile stretch a bit more stressful than you'd want with little ones in tow.
Solo Traveler
At only 6.6 miles, this drive is barely a blip on the radar for a solo traveler, offering little in the way of an engaging experience. It's more of a quick hop than a road trip.
EV Driver
This 6.6-mile drive is absolutely no sweat for an EV, easily achievable on a single charge. You won't even need to think about finding a charger.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on WA 500. 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: near the start (Northeast 109th Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (Northeast Rosewood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 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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