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Trip from Vancouver, WA to Fisher, WA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

14m

Distance

10.1 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Fisher, WA, WA

Fisher, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Vancouver, WA to Fisher, WA covers 10.1 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, I 5, Southeast 164th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

5 miles from Vancouver, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 14m drive with frequent turns across 10.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward I 5 South: Portland

Navigation decision point

Toward I 5 South: Portland
7
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward WA 14 East: Camas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward WA 14 East: Camas
7
9.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward Southeast 164th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8 Toward Southeast 164th Avenue
6
9.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | Southeast 164th Avenue

Turn right onto Southeast 164th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
10 mi into trip | ~14m in | Southeast Evergreen Highway

Turn right onto Southeast Evergreen Highway

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway 7.7 mi 9m
I 5 0.7 mi <1m
Southeast 164th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
East Fourth Plain Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Southeast Evergreen Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway — 7.7 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Fisher, WA.

1

Start on East Fourth Plain Boulevard

329 ft · 9 sec · East Fourth Plain Boulevard
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 5 South: Portland
3

Merge onto I 5

0.7 mi · 55 sec · I 5
4

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1A Toward WA 14 East: Camas Use the slight right lane.
5

Continue on WA 14

7.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 8 Toward Southeast 164th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Southeast 164th Avenue

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Southeast 164th Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

Turn right onto Southeast Evergreen Highway

257 ft · 5 sec · Southeast Evergreen Highway
9

Arrive at destination

Southeast Evergreen Highway

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5 miles from Vancouver, WA, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 miles.

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 10 miles or 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 5 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fisher, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Vancouver, WA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Vancouver, WA

This is one driving day of about 10.1 miles and 14m.

At 10.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway for about 7.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 5 mi from Vancouver, WA · 7m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Mill Plain, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salmon Creek, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 5 miles from Vancouver, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fisher, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fisher, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.11 one way

$4.23 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $2.22 $4.43
premium $5.77 $2.29 $4.59
diesel $5.61 $2.23 $4.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.06 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.88 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.41 $0.65

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Vancouver, WA

Afternoon in Vancouver on Wednesday

Local time

4:04 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fisher, WA

Afternoon in Fisher on Wednesday

Local time

4:04 PM

PDT

Current temp

62°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

13 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

14m 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 Fisher, WA covers 10.1 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, I 5, Southeast 164th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 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 $2.11 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 is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vancouver, WA to Fisher, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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