Origin
Vancouver, WA
Night in Vancouver on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vancouver, WA to Woodland, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland, WA
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Trip Overview
Vancouver, WA to Woodland, WA is 19.7 miles and takes about 23m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Pacific Coast region, making it a straightforward journey between two Washington communities. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on the interstate. Consider this route if you need a quick connection between these two points with minimal fuss and a predictable travel time. It's a practical option for local transit or as a brief segment of a larger Pacific Northwest adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 19.1 mi | 21m |
| Lewis River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Goerig Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 19.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Woodland, 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
19 mi
·
21 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar
5
Turn left onto WA 503
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lewis River Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn straight onto Goerig Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Goerig Street
7
Arrive at destination
Goerig Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — 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
19.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
WA 503 / Lewis River Road
Turn left onto WA 503 / Lewis River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.25 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Woodland, WA
Night in Woodland on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
2 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
23m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 97% of the route utilizing major roads like I 5. You'll encounter a long, uninterrupted stretch of 19.1 miles on I 5, offering consistent speed and direct travel. The remaining segments involve local roads such as Lewis River Road and East Fourth Plain Boulevard, which will likely feel like brief transitions before rejoining the interstate. Expect a familiar interstate driving environment for the majority of this trip, characterized by efficient travel rather than dynamic scenery changes.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Lewis River Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Vancouver, WA
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 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 19.3 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 Woodland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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