Origin
Rosedale, WA
Late night in Rosedale on Tuesday
Local time
5:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rosedale, 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
2h 50m
Distance
144.9 mi
233 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rosedale, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Rosedale to Vancouver is 144.9 miles and takes about 2 hours 50 minutes via I-5, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on I-5, so expect a straightforward drive. Plan for a budget of around $30 for fuel.
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
72.5 miles from Rosedale, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 130.4 mi | 2h 27m |
| WA 16 | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| Rosedale Street Northwest | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Stinson Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pioneer Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 86th Avenue Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| David Day Drive Northwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 130.4 mi, about 2h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rosedale, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on David Day Drive Northwest
175 ft
·
8 sec
·
David Day Drive Northwest
2
Turn slight left onto 86th Avenue Northwest
333 ft
·
6 sec
·
86th Avenue Northwest
3
Continue on Rosedale Street Northwest
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Rosedale Street Northwest
4
Enter roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
Stinson Avenue
5
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Pioneer Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pioneer Way
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto WA 16
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Merge onto I 5
124 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Trip Plan
For this roughly 3-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight. Since it's a single-day trip with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility. The majority of your travel will be on I-5, so keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the Vancouver area. You can expect to spend around $30 on fuel. For a more relaxed experience, consider leaving a bit earlier to avoid potential afternoon congestion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.5 miles from Rosedale, WA, or about 1h 27m 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 32 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 19m
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 Rosedale, 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 Rosedale, WA
This is one driving day of about 144.9 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Rosedale, 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
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Rosedale, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 13.7 and 144.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
13.9 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
6
138.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
144.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
144.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
$30.33 one way
$60.65 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $31.80 | $63.61 |
| premium | $5.77 | $32.90 | $65.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.99 | $63.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.21 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.29 | $9.27 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
5:04 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
27 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
2h 50m 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 97% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for almost the entire 144.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 130.4 miles on I-5. You'll transition to surface roads, specifically Rosedale Street Northwest, for the initial and final portions of your drive. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the urban and suburban areas near both Rosedale and Vancouver.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near WA 16.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 144.9 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 13.7 miles (WA 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (WA 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
375 ft
18 ft
Total Climb
333 ft
Total Descent
521 ft
Highest Point
375 ft
~10.4 mi in
Elevation Range
357 ft
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 2h 50m. Total distance: 144.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). 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.
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 13.7 miles (WA 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles (WA 16): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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