Drive Time
6h 48m
Distance
337.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
The drive from Vancouver, WA to Clarkston, WA covers 337.9 miles and takes about 6h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5 South, WA 14 East, Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.62 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
168.9 miles from Vancouver, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 24m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 48m drive with frequent turns across 337.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 14 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 205 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glenn L | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Columbia River Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Clarkston, WA.
Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Portland
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward WA 14 East: Camas
Continue on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 205: Salem, Seattle
Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
Merge slight left onto Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, US 30 East: The Dalles
Continue on Columbia River Highway
Take the exit slight right toward US 730: Irrigon
Continue on South Main Avenue
Continue on Columbia River Highway
Continue on 6th Street
Continue on Columbia River Highway
Continue straight
Turn right onto Preston Avenue
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto 6th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.9 miles or 3h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarkston, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Vancouver, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Vancouver, WA
This is one driving day of about 337.9 miles and 6h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.9 mi from Vancouver, WA · 3h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 168.9 miles from Vancouver, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Clarkston, 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 Clarkston, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$69.62 one way
$139.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $74.06 | $148.12 |
| premium | $5.77 | $76.77 | $153.54 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $72.73 | $145.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.48 | $16.22 |
| Efficient EV | 84.5 | 0 | $29.57 | $13.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.2 | 1 | $47.31 | $21.63 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Vancouver on Saturday
Local time
4:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Clarkston on Saturday
Local time
4:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Hermiston, OR
169 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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