Origin
Fisher, WA
Afternoon in Fisher on Wednesday
Local time
2:36 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fisher, WA to Vancouver, WA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fisher, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fisher, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, Southeast 164th Avenue, I 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.05 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.9 miles from Fisher, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 9.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 8.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
9
9 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Southeast 164th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 5 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Southeast Evergreen Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
— 7.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fisher, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on Southeast Evergreen Highway
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southeast Evergreen Highway
2
Keep slight left at fork onto Southeast Evergreen Highway
107 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeast Evergreen Highway
3
Turn left onto Southeast 164th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Southeast 164th Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward WA 14 West: Vancouver
5
Merge onto WA 14
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 5
451 ft
·
7 sec
·
I 5
8
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.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
220 ft
·
12 sec
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.9 miles from Fisher, WA, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.8 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 9.8 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.9 miles or 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Fisher, WA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fisher, WA
This is one driving day of about 9.8 miles and 14m.
At 9.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway for about 7.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.9 mi from Fisher, WA · 7m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 9.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.9 miles from Fisher, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vancouver, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Vancouver, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Vancouver on Wednesday
Local time
2:36 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
13 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
14m 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 Fisher, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 9.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, Southeast 164th Avenue, I 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Fisher, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.05 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 9.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fisher, WA to Vancouver, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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