Origin
Kenmore, WA
Late night in Kenmore on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kenmore, 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
36m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kenmore, WA
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Marysville, WA
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Trip Overview
Kenmore, WA to Marysville, WA is 23.7 miles and takes about 36m via I 5, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a quick connection between two nearby cities. It's a short trip, suitable for a quick errand, a commute, or a brief extension of a longer journey. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or terrain, making it a predictable and efficient route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 17.3 mi | 21m |
| Brier Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Poplar Way | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Northeast Bothell Way | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 61st Avenue Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 55th Avenue Northeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 193rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 17.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenmore, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on WA 522
81 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast Bothell Way
2
Continue on WA 522
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Bothell Way
Use the left / uturn lanes.
3
Turn right onto 61st Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
61st Avenue Northeast
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Northeast 193rd Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Northeast 193rd Street
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto 55th Avenue Northeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
55th Avenue Northeast
6
Continue on Brier Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Brier Road
7
Continue on Poplar Way
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Poplar Way
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 5 North
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 5
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 23.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
61st Avenue Northeast
Turn right onto 61st Avenue Northeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Northeast 193rd Street
Turn left onto Northeast 193rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 North
7
23.2 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:57 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
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
36m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the journey on major roads like I 5. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.3 miles on I 5, providing a consistent, high-speed experience for a good portion of the trip. The inclusion of Brier Road and Poplar Way offers brief detours from the interstate, though the overall feel remains dominated by highway driving. Expect a smooth and direct path, ideal for covering ground efficiently.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Brier Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near 61st Avenue Northeast.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (61st Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Northeast 193rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Kenmore, WA
Full guide →Bothell is a city of around 33,000 on the Sammamish River, (mostly) in King County of Washington State. It's about 15 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, near Woodinville. This article also includes the commuter community of Kenmore, to the west of Bothell at the northern tip of Lake Washington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Marysville, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.9 miles (61st Avenue Northeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Northeast 193rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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