Origin
Des Moines, WA
Late night in Des Moines on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Des Moines, WA to Marysville, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
51.2 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Des Moines, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Marysville, WA
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Trip Overview
This 51.2-mile drive from Des Moines, WA to Marysville, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 7 minutes. With 93% of the route on highways, including a significant 47.7-mile stretch on I-5, this is a practical option for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical choice for a quick excursion within the Pacific Coast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this relatively short distance, and the drive offers a consistent pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 47.7 mi | 59m |
| South 216th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Military Road South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marine View Drive South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 7th Place South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 223rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 47.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on this road
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 223rd Street
70 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 223rd Street
3
Turn right onto WA 509
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine View Drive South
4
Turn right onto 7th Place South
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Place South
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on South 216th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South 216th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Military Road South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Military Road South
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 5
48 mi
·
59 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Des Moines, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 223rd Street
Turn left onto South 223rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
7th Place South
Turn right onto 7th Place South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
7
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
6
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
WA 528 / 4th Street
Turn right onto WA 528 / 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.72 one way
$21.43 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| premium | $5.77 | $11.63 | $23.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Marysville, WA
Late night in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
3:27 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
9 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
1h 7m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with 93% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-5. The bulk of your travel, a continuous 47.7 miles, will be on I-5, offering a fast and direct path. You'll also encounter sections of South 216th Street and Military Road South, which are integrated into the highway-focused profile. This drive is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly with minimal interruptions.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.7 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and South 216th Street. 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 near South 223rd Street.
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 51.2 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 (South 223rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (7th Place South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
556 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
768 ft
Total Descent
832 ft
Highest Point
556 ft
~36.6 mi in
Elevation Range
554 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 51.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.7 miles on I 5. 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 (South 223rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (7th Place South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marysville, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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