Trip from Burbank, WA to Vancouver, WA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 23m

Distance

228.6 mi

368 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 10m ★

6 AM

4h 24m

8 AM

4h 50m

10 AM

4h 33m

12 PM

4h 30m

3 PM

4h 34m

5 PM

4h 49m

8 PM

4h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Burbank, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Burbank, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 228.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m 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, Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway 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 $47.84 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

114.3 miles from Burbank, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 228.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 228.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 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 216.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 228.6 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 216.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

216.4 mi into trip | ~4h 5m 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

220.9 mi into trip | ~4h 11m 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

221.2 mi into trip | ~4h 12m 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

227.7 mi into trip | ~4h 21m 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...

227.9 mi into trip | ~4h 21m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Burbank, WA and Vancouver, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Portland Airport.

Seattle

216.1 mi in | ~4h 5m

Portland Airport

216.1 mi in | ~4h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Columbia River Highway	158.3 mi	2h 56m
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway	33.4 mi	37m
Old Oregon Trail Highway	11.3 mi	12m
Lewis and Clark Trail	10.4 mi	12m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway	5.4 mi	6m
I 205	4.2 mi	5m
North US 395	1.1 mi	2m
Fifth Avenue	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Columbia River Highway — 158.3 mi, about 2h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burbank, WA and Vancouver, WA.

Start on Fifth Avenue

413 ft · 20 sec · Fifth Avenue

Turn right onto Fourth Avenue

281 ft · 9 sec · Fourth Avenue

Turn right onto West Maple Street

320 ft · 14 sec · West Maple Street

Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Fifth Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WA 124

113 ft · 1 sec · State Route 124

Continue on WA 124

0.3 mi · 22 sec · State Route 124

Keep slight left at fork

108 ft · 2 sec

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto US 12

6.6 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

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

Continue on US 395

1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

Continue on US 395

33 mi · 37 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 84 West: Portland

Merge onto I 84; US 30

11 mi · 12 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

Continue on I 84; US 30

158 mi · 2 hr 56 min · Columbia River Highway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Exit 9 Toward I 205: Salem, Seattle, Portland Airport

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 205 North: Seattle, Portland Airport Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 205

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 205

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Exit 27 Toward WA 14: Vancouver, Camas Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver, City Center Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward WA 14 West Use the straight lane.

Merge onto WA 14

5.4 mi · 6 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 5 North: Seattle Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 5

451 ft · 7 sec · I 5

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 1D Toward 4th Plain Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

220 ft · 12 sec

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard

100 ft · 2 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

East Fourth Plain Boulevard

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 114.3 miles from Burbank, WA, or about 2h 11m 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 50 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 114.3 miles or 2h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vancouver, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Burbank, 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 Burbank, WA

This is one driving day of about 228.6 miles and 4h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Burbank, 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 114.3 mi from Burbank, WA · 2h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warm Springs, OR

114 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

Hermiston, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dallesport, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Burbank, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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

$47.84 one way

$95.69 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$50.18	$100.35
premium	$5.77	$51.91	$103.82
diesel	$5.61	$50.47	$100.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.6	0	$24.00	$10.97
Efficient EV	57.2	0	$20.00	$9.14
EV Truck/SUV	91.4	1	$32.00	$14.63

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Burbank, WA

Evening in Burbank on Thursday

Local time

8:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vancouver, WA

Evening in Vancouver on Thursday

Local time

8:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Warm Springs, OR

114 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

5 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

4h 23m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Burbank, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 228.6 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Columbia River Highway, Lewis and Clark Trail Highway, Old Oregon Trail Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 114.3 miles from Burbank, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.