Origin
Vancouver, WA
Evening in Vancouver on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vancouver, WA to Felida, WA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Felida, WA
Brael Shane
Trip Overview
This short 6.7-mile drive from Vancouver, WA, to Felida, WA, is easily manageable in just 12 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's an economical option for getting between these two Pacific Coast communities. The route primarily utilizes Northwest Lakeshore Avenue, I-5, and Northwest 78th Street, offering a mixed driving experience. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, you can be quite flexible with your departure time, fitting it easily into any schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This is an absolute no-brainer for a weekend trip. It's a super short 6.7-mile drive, taking just about 12 minutes each way, making it an easy same-day round trip.
Family Friendly
A breeze for families. At only 6.7 miles and 12 minutes, this is definitely short enough for kids, and the mostly flat terrain keeps things simple.
Solo Traveler
Perfect for a solo driver looking for a quick, uncomplicated drive. You can cover the 6.7 miles in about 12 minutes, with minimal complexity.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Ideal for a first-time driver. The 6.7-mile route is mostly flat, with only 34% highway driving and a low complexity score of 5/10, making it very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 34% of the journey on the highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.3 miles along Northwest Lakeshore Avenue. While a significant portion of this trip involves highway driving, it's balanced with local road segments. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and road conditions as you transition between the interstate and surface streets, keeping the drive engaging for its short duration.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Lakeshore Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
216 ft
46 ft
Total Climb
327 ft
Total Descent
308 ft
Highest Point
216 ft
~3.3 mi in
Elevation Range
170 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 78th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Northeast 78th Street
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Northwest 122nd Street
Turn right onto Northwest 122nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Lakeshore Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| I 5 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 78th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 78th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 36th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 122nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 34th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Fourth Plain Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Lakeshore Avenue
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Felida, WA.
1
Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard
100 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Fourth Plain Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
3
Merge onto I 5
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 4
Toward Northeast 78th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
488 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto Northeast 78th Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northeast 78th Street
7
Continue on Northwest 78th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 78th Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest Lakeshore Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest Lakeshore Avenue
9
Continue on Northwest 36th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Northwest 36th Avenue
10
Turn right onto Northwest 122nd Street
452 ft
·
21 sec
·
Northwest 122nd Street
11
Turn left onto Northwest 34th Avenue
205 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northwest 34th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Northwest 34th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Felida, WA
Evening in Felida on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
61°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
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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 Vancouver, WA to Felida, WA covers 6.7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Lakeshore Avenue, I 5, Northwest 78th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Vancouver, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.40 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 6.7 miles you will encounter 7 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vancouver, WA to Felida, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 46 ft to 216 ft elevation with about 327 ft of total climbing.
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