Origin
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Night in Lake Cavanaugh on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Sedro-Woolley, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
John De Leon
Sedro-Woolley, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Lake Cavanaugh to Sedro-Woolley is 23.5 miles and takes about 43 minutes via State Route 9 and Lake Cavanaugh Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip travels within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. The main roads are well-maintained, making it an easy journey for most travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 | 11.4 mi | 20m |
| Lake Cavanaugh Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| West Shore Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Shore Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Tree Bark Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Murdock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 9
— 11.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Cavanaugh, WA and Sedro-Woolley, WA.
1
Start on East Tree Bark Lane
316 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Tree Bark Lane
2
At end of road, turn left onto West Shore Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Drive
3
Continue on West Shore Drive
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Shore Drive
4
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Drive
5
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Cavanaugh Road
6
Turn right onto WA 9
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 9
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Route 9
8
Continue on WA 9
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 9
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
10
Continue on WA 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 9
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
12
Continue on WA 9
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Route 9
13
Turn right onto West State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
14
Turn left onto Murdock Street
206 ft
·
9 sec
·
Murdock Street
15
Arrive at destination
Murdock Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Shore Drive
At end of road, turn left onto West Shore Drive
Navigation decision point
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
20.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Murdock Street
Turn left onto Murdock Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.92 one way
$9.84 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 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 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
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
Sedro-Woolley, WA
Night in Sedro-Woolley on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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
43m 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 is a mixed drive, with 48% on highways, suggesting a blend of faster sections and more local road experiences. You'll encounter stretches like the 11.4 miles on State Route 9, which likely offers a more continuous driving segment. Lake Cavanaugh Road and West Shore Drive will introduce you to more winding or scenic segments characteristic of local routes. Expect the road to vary from open highway to more intimate pathways as you approach your destination.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on State Route 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Shore Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Shore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.5 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on State Route 9. 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 0.1 miles (West Shore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 17.1 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.5 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sedro-Woolley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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