Origin
Forks, WA
Morning in Forks on Monday
Local time
10:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forks, WA to Vancouver, WA
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
241 mi
388 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
★
6 AM
4h 28m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Forks, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 241 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 101, Lincoln Street, 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.58 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
120.5 miles from Forks, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 28m drive with frequent turns across 241 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 101 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forks, WA to Vancouver, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Simpson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South F Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Heron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 101
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forks, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on South Forks Avenue
64 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
South Forks Avenue
2
Continue on US Highway 101
39 mi
·
50 min
·
US Highway 101
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
4
Turn right onto 5th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
5th Street
5
Turn left onto Simpson Avenue
2.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Simpson Avenue
6
Turn slight right onto North Park Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
7
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
South F Street
9
Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South F Street
10
Turn left onto East Heron Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Heron Street
11
Continue on Hornsby Way
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hornsby Way
12
Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wishkah Street
13
Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
15
Turn right onto US Highway 12
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 12
16
Continue on West Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pine Street
17
Continue on US Highway 12
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 12
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
US Highway 12
19
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 12
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
21
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
22
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 5 South
23
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Plain Boulevard
25
Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
243 ft
·
13 sec
·
4th Plain Boulevard East
26
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
27
Arrive at your destination
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 120.5 miles from Forks, WA, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.5 miles or 2h 14m 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 40m
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 Forks, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Forks, WA
This is one driving day of about 241 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Forks, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.5 mi from Forks, WA · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 120.5 miles from Forks, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.58 one way
$101.16 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $52.82 | $105.64 |
| premium | $5.77 | $54.76 | $109.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.54 | $107.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.57 |
| Efficient EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.4 | 1 | $33.74 | $15.42 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Vancouver, WA
Morning in Vancouver on Monday
Local time
10:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
43°F
Astoria, OR
121 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
14 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
4h 28m 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 Forks, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 241 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 101, Lincoln Street, 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.5 miles from Forks, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.58 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Forks, WA to Vancouver, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Forks, WA to Vancouver, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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