Origin
Hoquiam, WA
Afternoon in Hoquiam on Monday
Local time
3:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
137.3 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoquiam, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Park Street, West Market Street, South F Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.82 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.6 miles from Hoquiam, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 137.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Park Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Park Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South F Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Heron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hornsby Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wishkah Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olympic Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Park Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoquiam, WA and Vancouver, WA.
1
Start on Simpson Avenue
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Simpson Avenue
2
Turn slight right onto North Park Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
3
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South F Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
South F Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto South F Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South F Street
6
Turn left onto East Heron Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Heron Street
7
Continue on Hornsby Way
476 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hornsby Way
8
Turn right onto East Wishkah Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wishkah Street
9
Continue on Olympic Highway
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Olympic Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 12 East: Oakville, Centralia
11
Turn right onto US Highway 12
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US Highway 12
12
Continue on West Pine Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pine Street
13
Continue on US Highway 12
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 12
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 12
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
US Highway 12
15
Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 12
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
US Highway 12
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
18
Take the ramp right toward I 5 South
80 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
I 5 South
19
Keep slight left
6.2 mi
·
7 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward 4th Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
4th Plain Boulevard
21
Keep slight left to continue on 4th Plain Boulevard East
243 ft
·
13 sec
·
4th Plain Boulevard East
22
Turn left onto East Fourth Plain Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
23
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.6 miles from Hoquiam, WA, or about 1h 15m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
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 Hoquiam, 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 Hoquiam, WA
This is one driving day of about 137.3 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hoquiam, 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 68.6 mi from Hoquiam, WA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 68.6 miles from Hoquiam, 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
$28.82 one way
$57.63 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $30.09 | $60.18 |
| premium | $5.77 | $31.20 | $62.39 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.50 | $61.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.22 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Monday
Local time
3:08 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
2h 30m 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 Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA covers 137.3 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Park Street, West Market Street, South F Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.6 miles from Hoquiam, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.82 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hoquiam, WA to Vancouver, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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