Origin
Anacortes, WA
Late night in Anacortes on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anacortes, WA to La Conner, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anacortes, WA
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La Conner, WA
William Jacobs
Trip Overview
This short 14.1-mile drive from Anacortes, WA to La Conner, WA takes about 21 minutes and is perfect for a single-day exploration. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Commercial Avenue, 22nd Street, and R Avenue forming the backbone of your journey. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $3, making it an economical choice. Given its brief duration and lack of significant stretches, this route offers a relaxed pace. Both your origin and destination are situated within the scenic Pacific Coast region, so expect a journey that embraces the coastal charm of Washington.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 20 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| La Conner Whitney Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| State Route 20 Spur | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| R Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Third Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 22nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 20
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes, WA and La Conner, WA.
1
Start on WA 20 SPUR
11 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto WA 20 SPUR
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
3
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
22nd Street
4
Enter roundabout onto R Avenue
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
R Avenue
5
Continue on R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
R Avenue
6
Turn left onto R Avenue
12 ft
·
0 sec
·
R Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
R Avenue
8
Take the ramp
215 ft
·
5 sec
9
Merge onto WA 20 SPUR
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto WA 20
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 20
11
Continue on WA 20
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 20
12
Turn right onto La Conner Whitney Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
La Conner Whitney Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Morris Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Morris Street
Toward La Conner
14
Continue on Morris Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Morris Street
Toward La Conner
15
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
445 ft
·
15 sec
·
Maple Avenue
16
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Washington Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Third Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Third Street
18
Arrive at destination
South Third Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 20 SPUR / Commercial Avenue
Turn right onto WA 20 SPUR / Commercial Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
R Avenue
Enter roundabout onto R Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
R Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto R Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WA 20 SPUR / State Route 20 Spur
Merge onto WA 20 SPUR / State Route 20 Spur
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Morris Street
Enter roundabout onto Morris Street toward La Conner
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward La Conner
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.07 | $6.15 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
La Conner, WA
Late night in La Conner on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway mileage to speak of. Commercial Avenue, 22nd Street, and R Avenue will guide you through a more intimate, community-focused experience rather than an open road cruise. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall short distance suggests frequent transitions and opportunities to engage with the local environment. This drive's personality is defined by its directness and local flavor, offering a different feel than a highway-centric trip.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on State Route 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 20 SPUR / Commercial Avenue.
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 14 miles you will encounter 13 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 (WA 20 SPUR / Commercial Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (R Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (R Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on State Route 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 20 SPUR / Commercial Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (R Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (R Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — San Juan Island National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at La Conner, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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