Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 32m
Distance
340.6 mi
548 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vancouver, WA
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Davenport, WA
William Jacobs
Vancouver, WA to Davenport, WA is 340.6 miles and takes about 6h 32m via Columbia River Highway and US 395, with a fuel budget near $69 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Pacific Coast region of Washington to another part of the same region, staying within the state. Most of this trip utilizes surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate experience. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 158.1 miles, it's a feasible one-day excursion for most drivers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
170.3 miles from Vancouver, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 158.1 mi | 2h 55m |
| US 395 | 83.9 mi | 1h 31m |
| McNary Highway | 29.9 mi | 33m |
| Harrington-Tokio Road | 14.6 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 28 | 12.2 mi | 15m |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 11.4 mi | 12m |
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 4.9 mi | 6m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 64 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~1,261 veh/hr typical · worst 1,884
Quietest
2 AM
~124 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Davenport, WA.
Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Continue on WA 14
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 205
Take the exit
Continue on I 84; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Take the exit
Continue on I 82
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Continue on US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 10 Hist
Turn right onto North Hills Road
Continue on Harrington-Tokio Road
Continue on South Coal Creek Road
Turn left onto WA 23
Continue on WA 23
Turn right onto WA 23
Turn slight right onto WA 28
Continue on 12th Street
Turn right onto US 2
Arrive at destination
Since this is a single-day drive of about 6.5 hours, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time. The route has only one recommended stop, so you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on fuel, especially during the longest 158.1-mile stretch on the Columbia River Highway. Given the predominantly surface road nature of the drive, plan for potentially slower speeds than you might expect on highways, factoring this into your arrival time in Davenport.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 75 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 170.3 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Davenport, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Vancouver, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Vancouver, WA
This is one driving day of about 340.6 miles and 6h 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 170.3 miles from Vancouver, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.1 miles.
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 1 and 222.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward WA 14 East: Camas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 395 toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$71.71 one way
$143.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.56 | $74.50 | $149.01 |
| premium | $5.76 | $77.18 | $154.37 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $75.08 | $150.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102.2 | 1 | $35.76 | $16.35 |
| Efficient EV | 85.2 | 0 | $29.80 | $13.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136.2 | 1 | $47.68 | $21.80 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Vancouver on Tuesday
Local time
11:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Davenport on Tuesday
Local time
11:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
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
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
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is primarily surface roads, making up 71% of the 340.6 miles. You'll spend most of your time on roads like the Columbia River Highway and US 395. The longest continuous stretch without a significant break is 158.1 miles on the Columbia River Highway. Expect a less intense driving experience compared to interstates, with fewer exits and more rural cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 340.6 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,639 ft
Total Descent
449 ft
Highest Point
2,378 ft
~340.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,329 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vancouver, WA and Davenport, WA, road signs point toward Umatilla, Pasco, Spokane, Finley and Danekas Road: Tokio.
Umatilla
Pasco
Spokane
Finley
Danekas Road: Tokio
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
Founded 1880
Davenport is a rural city of 1,800 people (2020) in the Columbia River Plateau of Washington. It serves as the seat of and a hub for business, medical and educational services in Lincoln County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 32m. Total distance: 340.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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