Origin
Lacey, WA
Late night in Lacey on Sunday
Local time
3:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lacey, 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 56m
Distance
91.5 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lacey, WA
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Marysville, WA
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Trip Overview
Lacey to Marysville is 91.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 56 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Washington state, traversing the Pacific Coast region. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points without much fuss. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal one-day trip, allowing for a comfortable pace and minimal disruption to your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Lacey, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 89.5 mi | 1h 51m |
| College Street Southeast | 1 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin Way East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 89.5 mi, about 1h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacey, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on College Street Southeast
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street Southeast
2
Turn right onto Martin Way East
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Martin Way East
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle, Tacoma
4
Merge onto I 5
24 mi
·
30 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
65 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 5
Use the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours and a fuel cost around $19, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight, or leave later in the day if that suits your schedule. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, especially during the 89.5-mile stretch on I 5. Keep an eye on traffic, as I 5 can be busy, particularly as you get closer to the Seattle metropolitan area. Consider a quick stop for fuel before you leave Lacey to ensure a smooth journey.
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 45.7 miles from Lacey, WA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marysville, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lacey, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lacey, WA
This is one driving day of about 91.5 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lacey, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 89.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Lacey, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.5 miles.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 91.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle, Tacoma
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 North: Seattle, Tacoma
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
90.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
91.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
$19.15 one way
$38.30 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $20.08 | $40.17 |
| premium | $5.77 | $20.78 | $41.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.81 | $5.86 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
3:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 56m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
1 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 56.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 91.5-mile journey, with 98% of the drive utilizing major highways like I 5. You'll encounter one long stretch of 89.5 miles on I 5, meaning extended periods of consistent speed and minimal turns. The route is largely characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover ground quickly between Lacey and Marysville. While the primary focus is on the interstate, you'll briefly transition onto local roads like College Street Southeast and 4th Street as you approach your destination.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and College Street Southeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 91.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 89.5 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: at 1.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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