Origin
Airway Heights, WA
Morning in Airway Heights on Monday
Local time
11:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Airway Heights, WA to Vancouver, WA
Drive Time
6h 41m
Distance
353.7 mi
569 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
25 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 29m
★
6 AM
6h 41m
8 AM
7h 5m
10 AM
6h 50m
12 PM
6h 47m
3 PM
6h 51m
5 PM
7h 4m
8 PM
6h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Airway Heights, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
The drive from Airway Heights, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 353.7 miles and takes about 6h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Columbia River Highway, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.3 miles on Columbia River Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $74.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
176.8 miles from Airway Heights, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 41m drive with frequent turns across 353.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbia River Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 158.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 341.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 353.7 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 341.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 346 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 346.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
341.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
8
346 mi into trip
|
~6h 29m in
Take the exit toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
8
346.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
9
352.8 mi into trip
|
~6h 39m in
Take the exit toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard
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 1D; 1C
Toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain...
8
353 mi into trip
|
~6h 39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
Between Airway Heights, WA and Vancouver, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College and Tri Cities Airport.
Ritzville
56.6 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via US 395
Pasco
56.6 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via US 395
Pendleton
130.2 mi in
|
~2h 24m
|
via US 395
Columbia Basin College
132.7 mi in
|
~2h 27m
|
via US 395
Tri Cities Airport
132.7 mi in
|
~2h 27m
|
via US 395
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Highway | 158.3 mi | 2h 56m |
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 73.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 90 | 51 mi | 54m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail Highway | 33.4 mi | 37m |
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 11.3 mi | 12m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 205 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia River Highway
— 158.3 mi, about 2h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on West 12th Avenue
42 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Lundstrom Street
3
Turn left onto US 2
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunset Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
5
Continue on West Sunset Highway
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Sunset Highway
6
Turn right onto South Hayford Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Hayford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto West Geiger Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Geiger Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto West Aero Road
204 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Aero Road
9
Continue on West Aero Road
455 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Aero Road
10
Enter roundabout
18 ft
·
0 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
11
Continue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
12
Merge onto I 90; US 395
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 90; US 395
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
14
Take the exit onto US 395
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395
Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
15
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
17
Continue on US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North US 395
18
Continue on US 395
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 84 West: Portland
20
Merge onto I 84; US 30
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
21
Continue on I 84; US 30
158 mi
·
2 hr 56 min
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 9
Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport
Use the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 205
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 205
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 27
Toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward WA 14 West
Use the straight lane.
28
Merge onto WA 14
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
30
Merge onto I 5
451 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 5
31
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 1D; 1C
Toward WA 501: 4th Plain Boulevard, Mill Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
12 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
34
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
35
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.8 miles from Airway Heights, WA, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.3 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.8 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vancouver, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Airway Heights, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Airway Heights, WA
This is one driving day of about 353.7 miles and 6h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Airway Heights, 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 Columbia River Highway for about 158.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.8 mi from Airway Heights, WA · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
177 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 176.8 miles from Airway Heights, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Columbia River Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.3 miles.
Arriving in Vancouver, WA
The final approach into Vancouver, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Vancouver, WA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.24 one way
$148.47 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $77.52 | $155.04 |
| premium | $5.77 | $80.36 | $160.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.58 | $157.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Women of Wisdom - Fowler
Richland, WA
OpConnect
10 DCFC
TA Petro - Tesla Supercharger
Spokane, WA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Big B Truck Stop - Tesla Supercharger
Sprague, WA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Conoco - Tesla Supercharger
Ritzville, WA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Yokes Grocery - Tesla Supercharger
Pasco, WA
Tesla
8 DCFC
Punjabi Dhaba Indian Food Market Place (Ritzville, WA)
Ritzville, WA
Electrify America
4 DCFC
Best Western Plus Bronco Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Ritzville, WA
Tesla
4 DCFC
CircleK - Pasco
Pasco, WA
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
OpConnect: 6
Tesla: 5
ChargePoint Network: 5
FLO: 2
EV Connect: 2
CHARGELAB: 1
Electrify America: 1
eVgo Network: 1
CIRCLE_K: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.1 | 1 | $37.14 | $16.98 |
| Efficient EV | 88.4 | 1 | $30.95 | $14.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.5 | 1 | $49.52 | $22.64 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Vancouver on Monday
Local time
11:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
31°F
Madras, OR
177 mi in
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
10 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
6h 41m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Airway Heights, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 353.7 miles and takes about 6h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.8 miles from Airway Heights, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $74.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 353.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 341.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 346 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 346.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Airway Heights, WA and Vancouver, WA, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College and Tri Cities Airport.
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