Embark on a 148-mile journey from Vancouver, WA, to Maplewood, WA, a drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 58 minutes. This route is primarily highway-focused, with 94% of the travel on major roads like I-5 and WA-16. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single-day adventure, requiring no overnight stays. Budget around $31 for fuel, and anticipate one primary stop along the way. As you travel from the Pacific Coast region to the same region, you'll experience a consistent feel throughout this Washington state excursion.
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
74 miles from Vancouver, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
129.6 mi
2h 26m
WA 16
9.8 mi
12m
Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
1.9 mi
3m
Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
1 mi
2m
Peacock Hill Road Northwest
0.9 mi
1m
Stinson Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
144th Street Northwest
0.7 mi
1m
Southeast 160th Street
0.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 129.6 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Maplewood, WA.
1
Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
100 ft·9 sec·East Fourth Plain Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
3
Merge onto I 5
130 mi·2 hr 26 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 132Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma MallUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, BremertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 16
9.8 mi·12 min·WA 16
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, BremertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City CenterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Stinson Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Enter roundabout onto Stinson Avenue
61 ft·2 sec·Stinson Avenue
11
Continue on Stinson Avenue
0.2 mi·30 sec·Stinson Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Harborview Drive
85 ft·5 sec·Harborview Drive
13
Continue on Harborview Drive
0.4 mi·44 sec·Harborview Drive
14
Continue on North Harborview Drive
0.3 mi·38 sec·North Harborview Drive
15
Turn left onto Peacock Hill Avenue
0.6 mi·59 sec·Peacock Hill Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
0.2 mi·23 sec·Peacock Hill Road Northwest
17
Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
0.6 mi·1 min·Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
18
Enter roundabout onto Peacock Hill Road Northwest
77 ft·1 sec·Peacock Hill Road Northwest
19
Continue on Peacock Hill Road Northwest
0.7 mi·1 min·Peacock Hill Road Northwest
20
Continue on Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
1.4 mi·2 min·Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest
21
Turn right onto 144th Street Northwest
0.7 mi·1 min·144th Street Northwest
22
At end of road, turn left onto Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
1.0 mi·2 min·Crescent Valley Drive Northwest
23
Turn right onto Southeast 160th Street
0.6 mi·2 min·Southeast 160th Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto 14th Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi·16 sec·14th Avenue Northwest
25
Arrive at destination
14th Avenue Northwest
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Vancouver to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially on I-5. With 148 miles and a fuel cost estimate of $31, planning one fuel and rest stop around the halfway mark is practical. The longest stretch on I-5 is over 100 miles, so be sure to take advantage of your stop to stretch your legs. Since it's a single-day trip, you have flexibility, but staying aware of potential traffic near urban areas as you approach Maplewood is key.
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 74 miles from Vancouver, WA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.6 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 33 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74 miles or 1h 24m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maplewood, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, WA
This is one driving day of about 148 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Vancouver, 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 129.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 129.8 and 140.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
129.8 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 132
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South...
9
130 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South 38th Street West, Tacoma Mall
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton, South...
8
130.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
8
130.5 mi into trip|~2h 28m in|WA 16
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 16 toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
7
140.3 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Wollochet Drive Northwest, City Center
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.98 one way
$61.95 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$32.48
$64.97
premium
$5.77
$33.61
$67.22
diesel
$5.61
$32.68
$65.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.4
0
$15.54
$7.10
Efficient EV
37
0
$12.95
$5.92
EV Truck/SUV
59.2
0
$20.72
$9.47
Gas CO2
52 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Vancouver, WA
Late night
in Vancouver on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maplewood, WA
Late night
in Maplewood on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 148
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 148-mile trip, with 94% of your time spent on major arteries like I-5 and WA-16. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 129.6 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your drive. While mostly highway, the route does incorporate Peacock Hill Avenue Northwest, providing a brief transition before reaching Maplewood. This blend means extended periods of steady driving punctuated by moments of local road navigation.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 129.8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 148 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 129.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Vancouver, WA and Maplewood, WA, road signs point toward Bremerton, 38Th Street West, Tacoma Mall, Wollochet Drive Northwest and City Center.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 148 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.6 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 Maplewood, 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 129.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maplewood, WA before heading back.
