Origin
Vancouver, WA
Late night in Vancouver on Tuesday
Local time
2:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vancouver, WA to West Longview, 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
56m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Longview, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
Vancouver, WA to West Longview, WA is 43.6 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 5 and WA 432, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington state, connecting two points in the Pacific Coast region. Given its brief duration and mostly highway profile, it's an easy drive for anyone looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll be on major roadways for the vast majority of the trip, making it a straightforward transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 34.8 mi | 38m |
| WA 432 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Ocean Beach Highway | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Nichols Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Nichols Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 46th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Windemere Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lee Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 34.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and West Longview, 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
35 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
6
Continue on WA 432
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
WA 432
7
Continue on Nichols Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Nichols Boulevard
8
Continue on Northwest Nichols Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest Nichols Boulevard
9
At end of road, turn left onto WA 4
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ocean Beach Highway
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto 46th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
46th Avenue
11
Turn left onto Windemere Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Windemere Street
12
Turn right onto Lee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lee Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Lee Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Vancouver, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.6 — 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
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Kelso Drive
7
35.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 432 West: Talley Way, Longview
6
40.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
WA 4 / Ocean Beach Highway
At end of road, turn left onto WA 4 / Ocean Beach Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.13 one way
$18.25 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
West Longview, WA
Late night in West Longview on Tuesday
Local time
2:38 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
56m 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 primarily highway driving, with 88% of the 43.6 miles on interstates and state routes. You'll experience a long stretch of 34.8 miles on I 5, offering a consistent cruising experience. The transition to surface roads, like Ocean Beach Highway, will occur after this main highway segment. Expect a high volume of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach the Longview area.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.8 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 432. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
281 ft
5 ft
Total Climb
143 ft
Total Descent
326 ft
Highest Point
281 ft
~12.4 mi in
Elevation Range
276 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Vancouver, WA to West Longview, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Longview along the way.
Longview
35.1 mi in
|
~39m
About the Cities
Starting 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 56m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.8 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Longview, 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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