Drive Time
36m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Surya Anand
The drive from Blurock Landing, WA to Battle Ground, WA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WA 500, Northwest Lower River Road, West Fourth Plain Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on WA 500. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.4 miles from Blurock Landing, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
The drive from Blurock Landing, WA to Battle Ground, WA covers 20.7 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
450 ft
Total Descent
183 ft
Highest Point
295 ft
~16.4 mi in
Elevation Range
266 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501 / Northwest Lower River Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 500 | 11.7 mi | 18m |
| Northwest Lower River Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Fourth Plain Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 122nd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| I 5 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Blurock Landing, WA and Battle Ground, WA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto WA 501
Keep slight right at fork onto WA 501
Continue on WA 501
Continue on West Fourth Plain Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit onto WA 500
Turn slight right onto WA 500
Continue on WA 503
Continue on WA 503
Turn right onto West Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 20.7 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.4 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Battle Ground, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Blurock Landing, 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 Blurock Landing, WA
This is one driving day of about 20.7 miles and 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.4 mi from Blurock Landing, WA · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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.
A short stop after about 20.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10.4 miles from Blurock Landing, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Battle Ground, 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 Battle Ground, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.34 one way
$8.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Blurock Landing on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Battle Ground on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
41°F
Vancouver, WA
10 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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