Origin
Vancouver, WA
Late night in Vancouver on Sunday
Local time
1:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisville, WA
William Jacobs
This straightforward drive from Vancouver, WA, to Lewisville, WA, covers just 17.7 miles and takes about 28 minutes. It's an easy one-day trip, perfect for a short excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll be spending about 68% of your time on highways, so expect a relatively fast pace for most of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, this is a budget-friendly option for exploring the Pacific Coast region. The route offers a practical way to connect these two Washington locations without any significant detours.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 500 | 11.7 mi | 18m |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 10th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 122nd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 25th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 249th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Axford Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 132nd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Lewisville, WA.
Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto WA 500
Turn slight right onto WA 500
Continue on WA 503
Continue on WA 503
Continue on WA 503
Turn right onto Northwest 25th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 132nd Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 249th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 142nd Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Northeast Axford Road
Turn left onto Northeast 259th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Northwest 25th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.70 one way
$7.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Vancouver on Sunday
Local time
1:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Lewisville on Sunday
Local time
1:13 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
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
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.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a stretch of 11.7 miles on WA 500, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. The journey begins on WA 500 before transitioning to Southwest 10th Avenue and then Northwest 10th Avenue. While largely highway, the road character may shift slightly as you move between these named sections, offering a consistent but varied driving experience.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 500 and Southwest 10th Avenue. 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.
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 17.7 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.4 miles (WA 500): 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 28m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). 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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