Origin
Marysville, WA
Late night in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
1:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marysville, WA to Arlington, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marysville, WA
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Arlington, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Marysville and Arlington, you are looking at a quick 13.8-mile trip that typically takes about 19 minutes. This route is entirely contained within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, making it a straightforward connection rather than a long-haul journey. Because of its brevity, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $3 on fuel for the excursion, keeping your travel costs quite low. This drive is a practical, efficient way to navigate between these two communities without any need for complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 9 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 530 Northeast | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| WA 530 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Division Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville, WA and Arlington, WA.
1
Start on WA 529
24 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Avenue
2
Turn left onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
4th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
4
Merge onto I 5
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 208
Toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto WA 530
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 530 Northeast
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
WA 530
8
Continue on WA 530
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
WA 530
9
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
WA 530
10
Continue on WA 530
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 530
11
Enter roundabout onto West Division Street
96 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Division Street
12
Continue on West Division Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Division Street
13
Enter roundabout
124 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 208
Toward WA 530 East: Arlington, Darrington
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
WA 530
Enter roundabout onto WA 530
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Division Street
Enter roundabout onto West Division Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.78 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Arlington, WA
Late night in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
1:11 AM
PDT
Current temp
58°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 trip is heavily focused on highway transit, with 93% of the journey spent on major routes including I-5, State Highway 530 Northeast, and WA 530. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the interstate, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9 miles on I-5. The experience is best described as a highway-focused drive, moving quickly from the urbanized corridor onto the regional state highway system. Expect a consistent, fast-paced rhythm behind the wheel as you transition between these high-speed roads. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Highway 530 Northeast. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
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 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Marysville, WA to Arlington, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Darrington along the way.
Darrington
9.7 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 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 0.3 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington, 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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