Origin
Heisson, WA
Morning in Heisson on Friday
Local time
6:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heisson, WA to Vancouver, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heisson, WA
Freek Wolsink
Trip Overview
The drive from Heisson, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 117th Avenue, Southwest 10th Avenue, Northwest 10th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Northeast 117th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 20.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast 117th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 279th Street.
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 20.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Northeast 279th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Northeast 249th Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Northeast 279th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 279th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Northeast 249th Street
Turn right onto Northeast 249th Street
Navigation decision point
8
19.9 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 117th Avenue | 11.8 mi | 18m |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 10th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 147th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 279th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 122nd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Boutelle Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 25th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast 117th Avenue
— 11.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heisson, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on Northeast 176th Place
92 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast 176th Place
2
Turn right onto Northeast 279th Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Northeast 279th Street
3
Continue on Northeast Boutelle Road
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Northeast Boutelle Road
4
Continue on Northeast 279th Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 279th Street
5
Continue on Northeast 147th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 147th Avenue
6
Continue on Northeast Axford Road
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northeast Axford Road
7
Continue on Northeast 142nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Northeast 142nd Avenue
8
Turn right onto Northeast 249th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 249th Street
9
Turn left onto Northeast 132nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Northeast 132nd Avenue
10
Turn right onto Northwest 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 25th Street
11
Turn left onto WA 503
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 10th Avenue
12
Continue on WA 503
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 10th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on WA 503
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 122nd Avenue
14
Continue on WA 503
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Northeast 117th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 5
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 5
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 1D
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
242 ft
·
13 sec
Toward 4th Plain Boulevard East
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
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.
Destination
Vancouver, WA
Morning in Vancouver on Friday
Local time
6:06 AM
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
9 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
32m 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 Heisson, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 20.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 117th Avenue, Southwest 10th Avenue, Northwest 10th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Heisson, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.25 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 20.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Northeast 279th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Northeast 249th Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Heisson, WA to Vancouver, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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