Origin
Monroe, WA
Night in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, 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
28m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, WA
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Marysville, WA
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Trip Overview
Monroe, WA to Marysville, WA is 20.4 miles and takes about 28 minutes via US 2 and I 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this trip for its simplicity and speed, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 2 | 14.6 mi | 19m |
| I 5 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Lewis Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 14.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, WA and Marysville, WA.
1
Start on WA 203
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Lewis Street
2
Turn left onto US 2
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 2
Use the left lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
4
Merge onto I 5
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 5
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 199
Toward WA 528 East: Marysville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto WA 528
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
4th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto WA 529
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
WA 529
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 2
Turn left onto US 2
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
7
19.9 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
20.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
WA 528 / 4th Street
Turn right onto WA 528 / 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
WA 529 / State Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 / State Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
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
Night in Marysville on Saturday
Local time
9:26 PM
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
3 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
28m 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 with a 94% highway share, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 14.6 miles on US 2, providing a solid segment of consistent travel. You'll transition between US 2 and I 5, offering a dynamic yet familiar driving experience. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing swift movement over winding exploration.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and I 5. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 2.
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 20.4 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.3 miles (US 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Monroe, WA
Full guide →Monroe is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. It is the home of the Evergreen State Fair, and the entrance to the Stevens Pass Highway.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on US 2. 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 (US 2): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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