Origin
Winlock, WA
Late night in Winlock on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winlock, WA to Vancouver, 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
1h 13m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winlock, WA
Jan van der Wolf
Trip Overview
This straightforward 65-mile drive from Winlock, WA, to Vancouver, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 13 minutes. With 98% of the journey on highways, it's a classic Interstate 5 experience, with a brief detour onto State Route 505 and East Walnut Street. Budget around $14 for fuel, and you can cover the distance without needing an overnight stop. Both locations are within the Pacific Coast region, so you won't experience a dramatic shift in scenery, but rather a smooth transition within the state. This route is ideal for those seeking an efficient and uncomplicated journey between these two Washington communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 61.3 mi | 1h 7m |
| State Route 505 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Walnut Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 61.3 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winlock, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on WA 505
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Walnut Street
2
Continue on WA 505
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 505
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
4
Merge onto I 5
55 mi
·
59 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Winlock, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.3 miles.
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 64.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
I 5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
8
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
6
64.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.60 one way
$27.21 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $14.27 | $28.53 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Vancouver, WA
Late night in Vancouver on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
70°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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 65-mile trip, with a substantial 98% of the route utilizing major roadways. The bulk of your travel will be on Interstate 5, featuring one significant stretch of 61.3 miles. While the majority is highway, you'll briefly navigate State Route 505 and East Walnut Street, offering a slight change of pace before rejoining the main thoroughfare. This means you'll spend most of your time on fast-paced driving, with minimal exposure to slower, more winding local roads. The drive is designed for covering ground efficiently.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Route 505. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near I 5.
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 1h 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 13m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.3 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: at 3.3 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vancouver, 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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