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Trip from Vancouver, WA to Midland, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

130.2 mi

210 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

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Downtown Midland, WA, WA

Midland, WA

Harrison Reilly

Trip Overview

The drive from Vancouver, WA to Midland, WA covers 130.2 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 5, WA 512, Portland Avenue East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.25 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.

Midpoint

65.1 miles from Vancouver, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 130.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 29m highway drive covering 130.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and WA 512. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.4 miles on I 5.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 125.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 512. 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.

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 130.2 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: Navigation decision point; at 125.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These 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
8
125.6 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 127 Toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup
7
125.7 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WA 512 East: Puyallup

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
7
129.3 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the exit toward Portland Avenue, Midland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Portland Avenue, Midland
6
129.5 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Midland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Midland

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 125.4 mi 2h 21m
WA 512 3.1 mi 3m
Portland Avenue East 0.7 mi 1m
99th Street East <0.1 mi <1m
East Fourth Plain Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 125.4 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Midland, 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

125 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 127 Toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward WA 512 East: Puyallup Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto WA 512

3.1 mi · 3 min · WA 512
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward Portland Avenue, Midland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

116 ft · 10 sec
Toward Midland
9

Turn left onto Portland Avenue East

0.7 mi · 1 min · Portland Avenue East
10

Turn right onto 99th Street East

125 ft · 3 sec · 99th Street East
11

Arrive at destination

99th Street East

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 65.1 miles from Vancouver, WA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.4 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 29 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.1 miles or 1h 13m 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

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, WA

This is one driving day of about 130.2 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Vancouver, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 125.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.1 mi from Vancouver, WA · 1h 13m into the drive

city in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chehalis, WA

65 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

Kalama, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chehalis, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.1 miles from Vancouver, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.4 miles.

Arriving in Midland, WA

The final approach into Midland, 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 Midland, WA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

jean-pierre's three16

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tumwater, Washington

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 102.3

Hours: Closed

+13607049232

Visit website

Pellegrino's | Italian Kitchen & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tumwater, Washington

0.4 mi

DEDIKO

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Vancouver, Washington

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lakewood, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 120.9

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Painted Plate

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Olympia, Washington

2.1 mi

jean-pierre's three16

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $50 to $10 mile 102.3

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: Closed

+13607049232

Visit website

Pellegrino's | Italian Kitchen & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 102.3

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13607099020

Visit website

DEDIKO

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13603144370

Visit website

Hops on the Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 102.3

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13609158780

Visit website

Porky's Public House & Eatery

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 37.2

Longview, Washington

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13606361616

Visit website

Jeremy's Farm to Table

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 74.4

Chehalis, Washington

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+13607484417

Visit website

The Plainsman

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+13606939723

Visit website

El Compadre Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.5

Castle Rock, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13602742265

Visit website

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 120.9

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Painted Plate

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 102.3

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13607052103

Visit website

Krays Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+13609524877

Visit website

Port of Kalama

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 27.9

Kalama, Washington

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13606732325

Visit website

Devil-ish Little Things Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Vancouver, Washington

+15038414232

Visit website

The Family Room LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 37.2

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 2–7 pm

+13603023214

Visit website

Tam O'Shanter Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 37.2

Kelso, Washington

Hours: 8 am–7 pm

+13604231371

Visit website

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+13608166230

Visit website

Esther Short Park and Playground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Vancouver, Washington

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13604878311

Visit website

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 111.6

Olympia, Washington

+13607539467

Visit website

Pioneer Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 102.3

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13607544160

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.25 one way

$54.50 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $28.58 $57.15
premium $5.77 $29.57 $59.13
diesel $5.61 $28.75 $57.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.1 0 $13.67 $6.25
Efficient EV 32.6 0 $11.39 $5.21
EV Truck/SUV 52.1 0 $18.23 $8.33

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Vancouver, WA

Afternoon in Vancouver on Friday

Local time

4:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midland, WA

Afternoon in Midland on Friday

Local time

4:00 PM

PDT

Current temp

59°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

10 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

2h 29m 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 Midland, WA covers 130.2 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 5, WA 512, Portland Avenue East. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 65.1 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 $27.25 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 130.2 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: Navigation decision point; at 125.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 125.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Vancouver, WA to Midland, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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