Origin
Lynnwood, WA
Late night in Lynnwood on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynnwood, 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
27m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynnwood, WA
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Marysville, WA
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Trip Overview
This brief 20-mile journey from Lynnwood to Marysville, Washington, will take you approximately 28 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward local drive, making it an ideal option for a single-day trip. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is budget-friendly. You'll primarily navigate local roads like 196th Street Southwest and Poplar Way before merging onto I-5 North for a portion of the drive. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfect for a quick errand or a short hop between communities within the Pacific Coast region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 17.3 mi | 21m |
| 196th Street Southwest | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 17.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnwood, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on WA 99
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Pacific Highway
2
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
196th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
3
Turn slight right
241 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
4
Turn straight onto Poplar Way
307 ft
·
7 sec
·
Poplar Way
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 5
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
196th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Everett
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 5 North: Everett
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
$4.16 one way
$8.33 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
12:37 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
1 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
27m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this trip. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 20 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to speak of, as the route is characterized by frequent turns and intersections. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it feel more like a series of connected neighborhood drives rather than a sustained highway cruise. The profile suggests a constant need to adjust your navigation and speed.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and 196th Street Southwest. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 196th Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (196th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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.
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: near the start (196th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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