Origin
Vancouver, WA
Evening in Vancouver on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vancouver, WA to Yacolt, WA
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick escape from Vancouver, WA, the 27.8-mile trek to Yacolt is an ideal day trip. You can easily complete the drive in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect choice for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal. With a fuel budget of just $6, this excursion is as affordable as it is efficient. The route stays entirely within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the environment consistent throughout your journey. Because the total duration is under an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated scheduling. It is a straightforward, practical run that gets you from the city to the rural landscape of Yacolt without any unnecessary hassle.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.9 miles from Vancouver, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from suburban corridors to more localized roads. You will spend about 43% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 11.7 miles on WA 500. As you leave Vancouver, the pace is steady, but the character of the road shifts once you transition onto Northeast Lewisville Highway and Northeast W H Garner Road. This combination of highway and local infrastructure keeps the drive engaging without being overly technical. You will find that the rhythm of the road changes noticeably as you navigate these segments, offering a functional balance between speed and accessibility.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WA 500 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.8 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 0.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.4 miles (WA 500): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WA 500
Take the exit onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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WA 500
Turn slight right onto WA 500 toward WA 500 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward WA 500 East
4
20.1 mi into trip
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~30m in
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WA 503 / Northeast Lewisville Highway
Enter roundabout onto WA 503 / Northeast Lewisville Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 500 | 11.7 mi | 18m |
| Northeast Lewisville Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
| Northeast W H Garner Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Northeast Gabriel Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 10th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 10th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 122nd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Yacolt Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
WA 500
— 11.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vancouver, WA and Yacolt, 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
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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I 5
4
Take the exit onto WA 500
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
WA 500
Exit 2
Toward WA 500 East: 39th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto WA 500
12 mi
·
18 min
·
WA 500
Toward WA 500 East
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on WA 503
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 122nd Avenue
7
Continue on WA 503
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 10th Avenue
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on WA 503
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 10th Avenue
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on WA 503
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast Lewisville Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto WA 503
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
Northeast Lewisville Highway
11
Continue on WA 503
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Northeast Lewisville Highway
12
Turn right onto Northeast Gabriel Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Northeast Gabriel Road
13
Turn straight onto Northeast Kelly Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Northeast Kelly Road
14
Turn right onto Northeast W H Garner Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast W H Garner Road
15
Continue on West Yacolt Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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West Yacolt Road
16
Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
361 ft
·
10 sec
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North Railroad Avenue
17
Turn left onto East Cushman Street
242 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Cushman Street
18
Arrive at destination
East Cushman Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip with zero scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You should note that the entire 27.8-mile journey is compact enough that you can easily head out and return on the same day without feeling rushed. Given the modest $6 fuel requirement, ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Vancouver to avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Stay mindful of the road transitions between WA 500 and the local highways, as navigating from high-speed segments to the slower pace of Northeast W H Garner Road requires a shift in driving focus. Use the time you save on the road to enjoy the destination itself, as the quick transit time is the primary advantage of this route.
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 13.9 miles from Vancouver, WA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.7 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 27.8 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.9 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yacolt, 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 27.8 miles and 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vancouver, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on WA 500 for about 11.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.9 mi from Vancouver, WA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 27.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.9 miles from Vancouver, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yacolt, WA
The final approach into Yacolt, 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 Yacolt, 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
$5.83 one way
$11.67 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Yacolt, WA
Evening in Yacolt on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
40°F
Ridgefield, WA
14 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
42m 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 Yacolt, WA covers 27.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WA 500, Northeast Lewisville Highway, Northeast W H Garner Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 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 $5.83 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 27.8 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 0.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 0.4 miles (WA 500): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vancouver, WA to Yacolt, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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