Origin
Lake Stevens, WA
Late night in Lake Stevens on Tuesday
Local time
2:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Stevens, WA to Bellingham, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Stevens, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Bellingham, WA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 64-mile drive from Lake Stevens to Bellingham, Washington, is a quick 1 hour and 23 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, with 89% of the journey on highways like I-5. The estimated fuel cost is around $13, and with no designated stops in the data, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington. It offers a practical and uncomplicated transit experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 53.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| 64th Street Northeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| State Route 9 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| State Route 92 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Grade Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Holly Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dupont Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 53.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Stevens, WA and Bellingham, WA.
1
Start on Main Street
377 ft
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Grade Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grade Road
3
Turn left onto WA 92
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 92
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 92
5
Continue on WA 92
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 92
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 92
7
Continue on WA 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 92
8
Continue on WA 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 9
9
Turn left onto WA 528
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
64th Street Northeast
10
Continue on WA 528
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
12
Merge onto I 5
54 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 253
Toward Lakeway Drive
14
Turn right onto King Street
471 ft
·
9 sec
·
King Street
15
Turn right onto Lakeway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeway Drive
16
Continue on East Holly Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Holly Street
17
Turn right onto Bay Street
77 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bay Street
18
Turn left onto Prospect Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Prospect Street
19
Continue on Dupont Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dupont Street
20
Arrive at destination
Dupont Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Lake Stevens, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 62.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WA 92 / State Route 92
Enter roundabout onto WA 92 / State Route 92
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 92 / State Route 92
Enter roundabout onto WA 92 / State Route 92
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Lakeway Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 253
Toward Lakeway Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.39 one way
$26.79 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $14.05 | $28.09 |
| premium | $5.77 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Bellingham, WA
Late night in Bellingham on Tuesday
Local time
2:39 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Burlington, WA
32 mi in
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
18 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 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 64-mile trip. With 89% of the route on major roads, the pace is generally fast, primarily utilizing I-5. The longest uninterrupted stretch on this journey is 53.6 miles on I-5, indicating long periods of consistent highway driving. While mostly interstate, the route does incorporate some local roads like 64th Street Northeast and State Route 9, offering brief diversions from the main freeway. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and short segments on more local thoroughfares.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 64th Street Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near WA 92 / State Route 92.
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 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (WA 92 / State Route 92): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (WA 92 / State Route 92): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Ristretto Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
47min in
0.2 mi from route
Mount Vernon
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteRachawadee Thai Cafe
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
47min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Mount Vernon
Cuisine: thai
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-...
Visit websiteRoam Coffee + Beer
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
1h 24m in
0.1 mi from route
Bellingham
Avellino
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
1h 24m in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bellingham, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 06:30-18:00
Visit websiteWoods Coffee
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
1h 24m in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bellingham, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 06:30-17:00
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
19min in
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
Marysville, WA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteIl Granaio
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
47min in
0.1 mi from route
Mount Vernon
Cuisine: italian
Visit websiteBuzz Inn Steakhouse
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Lake Stevens, WA
Cuisine: breakfast;steak_house;american;burger
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00, Su...
Visit websiteThe Skagit Table
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
47min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Mount Vernon
Cuisine: regional
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00, Su 09:00-07:00
Visit websiteTaste of India
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
47min in
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Mount Vernon
Cuisine: indian
Visit websiteCalico Cupboard
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
47min in
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Mount Vernon
The Mount Bakery Café
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
1h 24m in
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bellingham, WA
Cuisine: belgian;crepe
Visit websiteSkagit County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
47min in
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
Mount Vernon
Cedar Lake Camp
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
1h 15m in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Visit website
North Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
47min in
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
West Lake Padden Park
Park
Near the end, short detour
1h 15m in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Pickering Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
47min in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Madrone Crest Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Near the end, short detour
1h 15m in
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
Spark Museum of Electrical Invention
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
1h 24m in
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bellingham
Hours: We-Su 11:00-17:00
Visit websiteBig Metal Fish
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
1h 24m in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Cedar Lake Camp
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
1h 15m in
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Visit website
Comfort Inn - Marysville
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
9min in
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Chrysalis Inn & Spa
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
1h 24m in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Visit website
Lizard Lake Camp
Camp_site
Later in the drive, short detour
1h 5m in
2.5 mi from route
~6 min detour
Visit website
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.6 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 1.6 miles (WA 92 / State Route 92): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.5 miles (WA 92 / State Route 92): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bellingham, 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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