How far is Des Moines, WA from Marysville, WA?

The driving distance from Des Moines, WA to Marysville, WA is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.36 mi
01h 04m
Flight
45.43 mi
73.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.43 mi
Kilometers
73.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.36 mi
Kilometers
79.44 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marysville
Thu, May 7, 10:07 AM PDT
Return by in Des Moines
Thu, May 7, 11:11 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Moines
2026-05-07T09:02
Arrive Marysville
Thu, May 7, 10:07 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Des Moines
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Shoreline
WA

Town in Washington

From Des Moines
25.6 mi
00h 32m
To Marysville
23.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Des Moines and Marysville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines and Marysville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 223rd Street

    21 m · 7 sec · South 223rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Marine View Drive South

    2066 ft · 1 min · Marine View Drive South

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 7th Place South

    112 m · 7 sec · 7th Place South

  5. 5

    Continue on South 216th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 216th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Military Road South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Military Road South

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Seattle

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.7 mi · 1 hr

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville

    1114 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Moines and Marysville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
47.9 mi · 97%
South 216th Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Military Road South
0.67 mi · 1%
Marine View Drive South
0.39 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
WA 528 East
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

47.7 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shoreline
00h 32m from Des Moines
Leave By
4:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Des Moines and Partly Sunny near Marysville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Marysville?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Des Moines and 23.7 miles from Marysville.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Moines and Partly Sunny near Marysville.

Stop Ideas Near Shoreline

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

7 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

16 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

17 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

27 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Moines and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).

Des Moines

#1 Des Moines

City in Washington

Population32,389
Coordinates47.4017700, -122.3242900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Marysville

#2 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.324284, 47.401777)
End: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.59 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.21
3.48 gal · 13.18 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $9.11 $18.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $9.69 $19.37
Premium $5.77 $10.04 $20.08
Diesel $5.47 $9.51 $19.03

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Des Moines and Marysville. The current time is 09:02:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.