Origin
Lake Stevens, WA
Late night in Lake Stevens on Tuesday
Local time
2:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Stevens, WA to Esperance, 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
38m
Distance
25 mi
40 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Stevens, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Esperance, WA
Eclipse Chasers
Trip Overview
Lake Stevens, WA to Esperance, WA is 25 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Washington State and the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local trip. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or as a segment of a larger Pacific Northwest adventure. Plan for a quick and easy transit between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| State Route 204 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 2 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lundeen Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 20th Street Northeast | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 220th Street Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Route 9 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Stevens, WA and Esperance, WA.
1
Start on Main Street
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Lakeshore Drive
280 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Lakeshore Drive
3
Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Northeast
138 ft
·
12 sec
·
123rd Avenue Northeast
4
Turn left onto 20th Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
20th Street Northeast
5
Continue on Lake View Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake View Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lundeen Parkway
7
Continue on Lundeen Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lundeen Parkway
8
Enter roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lundeen Parkway
9
Continue on Lundeen Parkway
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lundeen Parkway
10
Turn left onto WA 9
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Route 9
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
12
Continue on WA 9
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 9
13
Enter roundabout onto WA 204
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Route 204
14
Continue on WA 204
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 204
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 2 West: Everett
16
Merge onto US 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Merge onto I 5
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
129 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
220th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto WA 99
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on WA 99
191 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pacific Highway
25
Take the exit
126 ft
·
4 sec
26
Turn straight onto 236th Street Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
236th Street Southwest
27
Turn right onto WA 104
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Edmonds Way
28
Arrive at destination
WA 104
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Turn left onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Aven...
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Mountlake Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Esperance, WA
Late night in Esperance on Tuesday
Local time
2:22 AM
PDT
Current temp
47°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
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
38m 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 largely a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles on I 5, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. You'll experience a mix of interstate travel and state routes, offering a predictable driving experience for most of the 25 miles. The landscape is characteristic of the Pacific Coast region, but the focus remains on efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Route 204. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near WA 9 / State Route 9.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lake Stevens, WA and Esperance, WA, road signs point toward Everett and Mountlake Terrace.
Everett
7.4 mi in
|
~14m
Mountlake Terrace
22.1 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Esperance, 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 2.3 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: 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 Esperance, 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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