How far is Lake Cavanaugh, WA from La Conner, WA?

The driving distance from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to La Conner, WA is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
32.42 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.25 mi
35.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.25 mi
Kilometers
35.8 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.42 mi
Kilometers
52.17 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Conner
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Cavanaugh
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Cavanaugh
2026-04-22T23:16
Arrive La Conner
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Cavanaugh
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Lake Cavanaugh
16.2 mi
00h 24m
To La Conner
16.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Cavanaugh and La Conner.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Cavanaugh and La Conner.

  1. 1

    Start on East Tree Bark Lane

    96 m · 16 sec · East Tree Bark Lane

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Shore Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West Shore Drive

    35 m · 5 sec · West Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Shore Drive

    1 km · 2 min · South Shore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road

    10.2 mi · 18 min · Lake Cavanaugh Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    4.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto State Route 534

    5.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 534

  8. 8

    Continue on Pioneer Highway

    968 ft · 22 sec · Pioneer Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fir Island Road

    35 m · 7 sec · Fir Island Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Fir Island Road

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Fir Island Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Best Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Best Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Chilberg Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Chilberg Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    30 m · 3 sec · Morris Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    567 ft · 20 sec · Morris Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    136 m · 16 sec · Maple Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    1090 ft · 53 sec · Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Third Street

    1009 ft · 44 sec · South Third Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Third Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Cavanaugh and La Conner.

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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 32%
Fir Island Road
5.16 mi · 16%
State Route 534
5.13 mi · 16%
State Route 9
4.27 mi · 13%
Best Road
3.08 mi · 9%
Chilberg Road
2.38 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Lake Cavanaugh Road

Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road

10.2 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
00h 24m from Lake Cavanaugh
Leave By
4:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Cavanaugh and Light Rain Likely near La Conner.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Cavanaugh to La Conner?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Lake Cavanaugh and 16.2 miles from La Conner.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lake Cavanaugh and Light Rain Likely near La Conner.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Cavanaugh and La Conner. Straight-line distance: 22.25 mi (35.8 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lake Cavanaugh

Lake Cavanaugh is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.3262200, -122.0209800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 La Conner

Town of the United States

Population958
Coordinates48.3887100, -122.4962800
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: East Tree Bark Lane (-122.020991, 48.3262)
End: South Third Street (-122.496556, 48.388823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $5.57 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $5.77 $6.58 $13.16
Diesel $5.47 $6.23 $12.46

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 Lake Cavanaugh and La Conner. The current time is 23:16:41.

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.