Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.2 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nooksack, WA
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Brennan, WA
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Nooksack to Brennan is 18.2 miles and takes about 30m via East Pole Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick jaunt stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward trip without needing to navigate major highways. Given its short distance and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a relaxed drive. You'll experience mostly surface roads, making it a good option if you prefer to avoid the faster pace of interstate travel. Plan for a simple, direct journey from one point to another.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pole Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| Guide Meridian | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| West Axton Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Everson Goshen Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Smith Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Labounty Drive | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Nooksack, WA and Brennan, WA.
Start on East Madison Street
Turn left onto WA 9
Turn right onto WA 544
Continue on WA 544
Continue on WA 544
Turn straight onto WA 544
Turn straight onto WA 544
Continue on WA 544
Turn straight onto WA 544
Enter roundabout onto WA 539
Continue on WA 539
Enter roundabout onto WA 539
Continue on WA 539
Turn right onto West Axton Road
Turn left onto Northwest Drive
Turn right onto West Smith Road
Turn left onto Labounty Drive
Turn left onto Sunset Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto WA 9 / Nooksack Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto WA 539 / Guide Meridian
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto WA 539 / Guide Meridian
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto West Axton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Northwest Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.72 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| premium | $5.94 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Nooksack on Monday
Local time
2:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Brennan on Monday
Local time
2:32 AM
PDT
Current temp
41°F
Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This trip is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway. You'll spend your entire 30-minute drive on local routes like East Pole Road, Guide Meridian, and West Axton Road. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5 miles on East Pole Road. Expect a rural cruising feel with minimal traffic complexity.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 9 / Nooksack Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 9 / Nooksack Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (WA 539 / Guide Meridian): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11 miles (WA 539 / Guide Meridian): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
56 ft
Total Descent
78 ft
Highest Point
112 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
47 ft
Northwest Washington is in the corner of Washington state, a slice of idyllic woodlands and farmlands separating the major urban areas of Seattle and Vancouver. Mount Baker and the North Cascades tower above fields of flowers, with outdoor activities galore.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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