Origin
Felida, WA
Evening in Felida on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Felida, WA to Vancouver, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Felida, WA
Brael Shane
Trip Overview
This 6.8-mile journey from Felida, WA to Vancouver, WA, is a quick trip that will take you about 12 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day excursion, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is a very budget-friendly $1. You'll primarily travel on Northwest Lakeshore Avenue, I 5, and Northwest 78th Street, experiencing a mixed drive profile. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so expect familiar scenery throughout this short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed experience, with 32% of the route on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 2.3 miles on Northwest Lakeshore Avenue, providing a good feel for local driving. Following this, you'll transition to segments of I 5, which will feel more like a typical interstate commute. The road character shifts between more open local routes and faster-paced highway driving, keeping the short distance engaging.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Lakeshore Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near Northwest 36th Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.8 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 0.1 miles (Northwest 36th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 36th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 36th Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Portland
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Lakeshore Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 5 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 78th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 78th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 36th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 122nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 34th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Lakeshore Avenue
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felida, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on Northwest 34th Avenue
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 34th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northwest 122nd Street
452 ft
·
25 sec
·
Northwest 122nd Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 36th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northwest 36th Avenue
4
Continue on Northwest Lakeshore Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Lakeshore Avenue
5
Turn left onto Northwest 78th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 78th Street
6
Continue on Northeast 78th Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northeast 78th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South: Portland
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.49 | $2.99 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Evening in Vancouver on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°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
12 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
12m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Felida, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 6.8 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Lakeshore Avenue, I 5, Northwest 78th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Felida, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 36th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Felida, WA to Vancouver, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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