How far is Anacortes, WA from La Conner, WA?

The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to La Conner, WA is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.11 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.08 mi
16.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.08 mi
Kilometers
16.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.11 mi
Kilometers
22.7 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Conner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM PDT
Return by in Anacortes
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anacortes
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive La Conner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Anacortes
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Vernon
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Anacortes
7 mi
00h 10m
To La Conner
7.1 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and La Conner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and La Conner.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 22nd Street

    755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto R Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner

    51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Turn right onto La Conner Whitney Road

    4 mi · 6 min · La Conner Whitney Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morris Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Morris Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    567 ft · 20 sec · Morris Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    136 m · 16 sec · Maple Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1090 ft · 53 sec · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Third Street

    1009 ft · 44 sec · South Third Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and La Conner.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
127.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
5.35 mi · 38%
La Conner Whitney Road
4 mi · 28%
State Route 20 Spur
2.53 mi · 18%
R Avenue
0.81 mi · 6%
Commercial Avenue
0.56 mi · 4%
Washington Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

5.33 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 10m from Anacortes
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near La Conner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to La Conner?

The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Anacortes and 7.1 miles from La Conner.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near La Conner.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Vernon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

2 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

36 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

50 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and La Conner. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.23 km).

Anacortes

#1 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
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#2 La Conner

Town of the United States

Population958
Coordinates48.3887100, -122.4962800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Commercial Avenue (-122.612626, 48.512629)
End: South Third Street (-122.496556, 48.388823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.88 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1 gal · 3.76 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.78 $5.57
Premium $5.77 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.47 $2.73 $5.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anacortes and La Conner. The current time is 05:05:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.