How far is Anacortes, WA from Mount Vernon, WA?
The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Mount Vernon, WA is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and Mount Vernon.
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Start on 12th Street
3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue
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Turn left onto R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue
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Take the ramp left
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
112 m · 15 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
80 m · 21 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
704 ft · 14 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on North 4th Street
558 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Fulton Street
84 m · 10 sec · East Fulton Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Street
723 ft · 32 sec · North 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and Mount Vernon.
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.
State Route 20
Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
6.96 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Chance Light Rain near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
La Conner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Anacortes and 8.6 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Chance Light Rain near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near La Conner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Conner.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 14.24 mi (22.92 km).
#1 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Vernon
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
| Population | 36,336 |
| Coordinates | 48.4212200, -122.3340500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Division Street (-122.334054, 48.421183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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