How far is Lake Cavanaugh, WA from Anacortes, WA?
The driving distance from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Cavanaugh and Anacortes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Cavanaugh and Anacortes.
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Start on East Tree Bark Lane
96 m · 16 sec · East Tree Bark Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Shore Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · West Shore Drive
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Continue on West Shore Drive
35 m · 5 sec · West Shore Drive
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Turn right onto South Shore Drive
1 km · 2 min · South Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 17 min · Lake Cavanaugh Road
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Turn right onto State Route 9
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Turn left onto Mount Vernon Big Lake Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Big Lake Road
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Continue on East Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street
23 m · 2 sec · East Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Division Street
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Continue on North 6th Street
727 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
549 ft · 22 sec · East Fulton Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
558 ft · 11 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on South 2nd Street
704 ft · 21 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
80 m · 19 sec · West Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
714 ft · 12 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 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 Lake Cavanaugh 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.
Lake Cavanaugh Road
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Cavanaugh 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 Lake Cavanaugh to Anacortes?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Lake Cavanaugh and 20.5 miles from Anacortes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Lake Cavanaugh 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 Lake Cavanaugh and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 30.03 mi (48.33 km).
#1 Lake Cavanaugh
Lake Cavanaugh is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.3262200, -122.0209800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Commercial Avenue (-122.612626, 48.512629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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
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