How far is La Conner, WA from Anacortes, WA?
The driving distance from La Conner, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Conner and Anacortes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Conner and Anacortes.
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Start on South Third Street
1009 ft · 46 sec · South Third Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1090 ft · 53 sec · Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
136 m · 18 sec · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Morris Street
566 ft · 18 sec · Morris Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward La Conner Whitney Road
29 m · 3 sec · La Conner Whitney Road
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Exit the roundabout onto La Conner Whitney Road
4 mi · 6 min · La Conner Whitney Road
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Turn left onto State Route 20
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Turn right onto R Avenue
1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Conner and Anacortes.
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
Turn left onto State Route 20
5.29 mi · 00h 07m
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 Sunny leaving La Conner and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Conner to Anacortes?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 La Conner and 7 miles from Anacortes.
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 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Conner and Mostly Sunny near Anacortes.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Conner and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 10.08 mi (16.23 km).
#1 La Conner
Town of the United States
| Population | 958 |
| Coordinates | 48.3887100, -122.4962800 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
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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