Origin
Marysville, WA
Morning in Marysville on Sunday
Local time
9:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marysville, WA to West Lake Stevens, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
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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West Lake Stevens, WA
Jan Simpson
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Marysville and West Lake Stevens, this 7.5-mile drive is a straightforward local commute. Expect to spend about 12 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via State Route 9, 64th Street Northeast, and 4th Street to complete your journey. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel should comfortably cover this short distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Pacific Coast region of Washington, the drive maintains a consistent feel throughout. It is a highly practical route for those needing efficient transit between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| 64th Street Northeast | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| 4th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 95th Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 96th Drive Southeast | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 9
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville, WA and West Lake Stevens, WA.
1
Start on WA 529
24 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Avenue
2
Turn right onto WA 528
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
4th Street
3
Continue on WA 528
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
64th Street Northeast
4
At end of road, turn right onto WA 9
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 9
Use the right lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
6
Continue on WA 9
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 9
7
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
8
Continue on WA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 9
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
396 ft
·
22 sec
·
4th Street Southeast
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto 95th Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
95th Drive
11
Turn right onto 96th Drive Southeast
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
96th Drive Southeast
12
Arrive at destination
96th Drive Southeast
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
At end of road, turn right onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
4th Street Southeast
Turn left onto 4th Street Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
95th Drive
Turn left onto 95th Drive
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
96th Drive Southeast
Turn right onto 96th Drive Southeast
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.57 one way
$3.14 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
West Lake Stevens, WA
Morning in West Lake Stevens on Sunday
Local time
9:34 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
12m 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 offers a mixed driving profile, balancing regional highway travel with local street navigation. You will spend roughly 56% of your journey on highways, providing a steady pace before you transition into local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 4.2 miles on State Route 9, which serves as the primary backbone of the route. As you move from the highway onto 64th Street Northeast and 4th Street, the rhythm of the drive shifts from open road to a more localized driving experience. You can expect a functional, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on State Route 9.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near WA 9 / State Route 9.
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 7.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 3.1 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles (4th Street Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 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 3.1 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles (4th Street Southeast): 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 West Lake Stevens, 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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