Mountlake Terrace, WA Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Mountlake Terrace, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Mountlake Terrace, WA spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.
Photo: JOHN CALLERY
Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
239.3 mi
Kennewick, WA
Quickest Drive
29m
Marysville, WA
Plan Around Mountlake Terrace, WA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Mountlake Terrace, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Mountlake Terrace, WA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Mountlake Terrace, WA
Driving from Mountlake Terrace, WA
Expect an average of 98 miles and about 1h 57m behind the wheel when leaving Mountlake Terrace, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 239 miles (4h 33m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Mountlake Terrace, WA include Kennewick, WA (239.3 mi, 4h 33m), John Sam Lake, WA (29.8 mi, 44m), and Renton, WA (24.8 mi, 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.49 per gallon. For the typical 98-mile trip from Mountlake Terrace, WA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Mountlake Terrace, WA and 5 routes heading into Mountlake Terrace, WA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 239 miles.
The longest mapped route from Mountlake Terrace, WA covers 239 miles and takes approximately 4h 33m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.
The average route from Mountlake Terrace, WA runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $5.49/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Mountlake Terrace, WA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Mountlake Terrace, WA include Kennewick, WA, John Sam Lake, WA and Renton, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Mountlake Terrace, WA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,419
Median Income
$101,404
Median Home Value
$606,100
Median Age
38.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Mountlake Terrace, WA at a Glance
Founded
1954
Elevation
456 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Mountlake Terrace, WA
A sampling of people born in Mountlake Terrace, WA.
Lil Mosey
2002
American rapper and singer-songwriter
Seamus Boxley
1982
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q1507087), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Mountlake Terrace, WA
Mountlake Terrace is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, and is one of many Seattle's northern suburbs along Interstate 5.
Nice neighborhood parks, homes and small city center.
1 Crazy Moose Casino, 22003 66th Ave West, ☏ +1 425 672-4770. 9 AM-5 AM. Table games and pull tab cards only, no slots. (updated Oct 2016) 2 Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Drive. 55-acre park with swimming, picnic areas, boat launch, etc. 3 Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St SW.
1 Double DD Meats, 5602 232nd Street SW #104, ☏ +1 (425) 778-7363. Butcher shop with a selection of sauces and rubs that are otherwise hard to find in American stores. (updated Feb 2026)
Motel 6 Seattle - Mountlake Terrace, 6017 244th Street SW, ☏ +1 425 771-3139, fax: +1 425 771-1656.
Interstate 5 passes through Mountlake Terrace, traveling north and south. Link light rail, operated by Sound Transit, stops at 1 Mountlake Terrace Station, 6001 236th St SW. (updated Dec 2025) Adult fares are a flat $3.00, regardless of distance; children 18 and under ride for free. A train runs every 8-15 minutes from 5:00 to midnight. All trains come from Lynnwood City Center to the north, and from Shoreline, Northgate, University of Washington, Capitol Hill and Downtown to the south after splitting at International District/Chinatown: The 1 Line from Downtown Federal Way to the south, via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Tukwila and South Seattle. The 2 Line from Downtown Redmond to the east, via Bellevue and Mercer Island. 1 Sound Transit, toll-free: +1-888-889-6368. Has regional public transit routes in King County (hubs in Bellevue and Seattle), Snohomish County (hubs in Everett and Lynnwood), and Pierce County. Most of these buses connect at the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center. (updated Oct 2024)
Community Transit, ☏ +1 425-353-7433, toll-free: +1-800-562-1375. Operates local and regional public transit bus routes in Snohomish County. $2.75. (updated Oct 2024) Since it is a fairly small city, you can walk and also bike around.
Travel tips adapted from Mountlake Terrace on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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