How far is Brennan, WA from Nooksack, WA?

The driving distance from Brennan, WA to Nooksack, WA is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.15 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.14 mi
21.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.14 mi
Kilometers
21.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.15 mi
Kilometers
29.21 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nooksack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM PDT
Return by in Brennan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brennan
2026-04-23T05:28
Arrive Nooksack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brennan
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
Lynden
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Brennan
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Nooksack
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brennan and Nooksack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brennan and Nooksack.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunset Avenue

    46 m · 6 sec · Sunset Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Labounty Drive

    1.5 km · 3 min · Labounty Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Smith Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Smith Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Axton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Axton Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Guide Meridian

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Guide Meridian

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Guide Meridian

    43 m · 2 sec · Guide Meridian

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Guide Meridian

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Guide Meridian

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Pole Road

    4 m · 1 sec · East Pole Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Pole Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Pole Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Everson Goshen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    2132 ft · 49 sec · Mead Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Mead Avenue

    67 m · 5 sec · Mead Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Kale Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Everson Road

    2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    1749 ft · 34 sec · West Columbia Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Nooksack Road

    2654 ft · 1 min · Nooksack Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    21 m · 3 sec · East Madison Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Madison Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brennan and Nooksack.

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Pole Road
5 mi · 28%
Guide Meridian
3.02 mi · 17%
West Axton Road
2.51 mi · 14%
Everson Goshen Road
1.72 mi · 9%
West Smith Road
1.25 mi · 7%
Northwest Drive
1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Pole Road

Exit the roundabout onto East Pole Road

5 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynden
00h 14m from Brennan
Leave By
7:32 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brennan and Mostly Sunny near Nooksack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brennan to Nooksack?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Lynden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Brennan and 9.1 miles from Nooksack.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brennan and Mostly Sunny near Nooksack.

Stop Ideas Near Lynden

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lynden, 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 Lynden.

RAIL

Bellingham station

25 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

58 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

79 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

109 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brennan and Nooksack. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.15 km).

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#1 Brennan

Located in the Puget Sound lowlands of Whatcom County at an elevation of 66 feet, this unincorporated community sits immediately north of the Bellingham city limits.

Population0
Coordinates48.8223300, -122.5623900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Nooksack

#2 Nooksack

Small city in Washington

Population1,659
Coordinates48.9276200, -122.3215500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunset Avenue (-122.562382, 48.822588)
End: East Madison Street (-122.321551, 48.927491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.56 $7.13
Premium $5.77 $3.69 $7.39
Diesel $5.47 $3.50 $7.00

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 Brennan and Nooksack. The current time is 05:28:23.

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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.