How far is Esperance, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?
The driving distance from Esperance, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Esperance and Lake Stevens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esperance and Lake Stevens.
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Start on Edmonds Way
2403 ft · 56 sec · Edmonds Way
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Turn left onto 238th Street Southwest
1950 ft · 57 sec · 238th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway
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Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest
1.4 km · 2 min · 220th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
2145 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward WA 204 East: Lake Stevens, 20th Street Southeast
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 204 East: Lake Stevens
1712 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on SR 204
114 m · 6 sec · SR 204
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Continue on State Route 204
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 9
62 m · 3 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
573 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
3103 ft · 56 sec · State Route 9
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Turn right onto Lundeen Parkway
2131 ft · 52 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lundeen Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
2600 ft · 1 min · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lake View Drive
35 m · 3 sec · Lake View Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lake View Drive
2313 ft · 1 min · Lake View Drive
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Continue on 20th Street Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Northeast
42 m · 9 sec · 123rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto North Lakeshore Drive
85 m · 11 sec · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Esperance and Lake Stevens.
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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Esperance and Chance Light Rain near Lake Stevens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Esperance to Lake Stevens?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Esperance and 13.7 miles from Lake Stevens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Esperance and Chance Light Rain near Lake Stevens.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek
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 Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Esperance and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.24 km).
#1 Esperance
Esperance is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7889900, -122.3554100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-122.063864, 48.015168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.08 | $10.17 |
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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