How far is Lake Cavanaugh, WA from Mount Vernon, WA?

The driving distance from Lake Cavanaugh, WA to Mount Vernon, WA is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.98 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.8 mi
25.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.8 mi
Kilometers
25.42 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.98 mi
Kilometers
32.16 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM PDT
Return by in Lake Cavanaugh
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Cavanaugh
2026-04-22T22:36
Arrive Mount Vernon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Cavanaugh
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
10 mi
00h 17m
To Mount Vernon
10 mi
00h 17m

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
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Cavanaugh and Mount Vernon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Cavanaugh and Mount Vernon.

  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 · 17 min · Lake Cavanaugh Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Big Lake Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Big Lake Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Division Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Division Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Division Street

    82 m · 14 sec · East Division Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Cavanaugh and Mount Vernon.

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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 51%
State Route 9
4.68 mi · 23%
East Division Street
2.96 mi · 15%
Mount Vernon Big Lake Road
0.73 mi · 4%
West Shore Drive
0.71 mi · 4%
South Shore Drive
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
15.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
00h 17m from Lake Cavanaugh
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Cavanaugh and Chance Light Rain near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Cavanaugh to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Lake Cavanaugh and 10 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lake Cavanaugh and Chance Light Rain near Mount Vernon.

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 Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 15.8 mi (25.42 km).

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#1 Lake Cavanaugh

Lake Cavanaugh is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates48.3262200, -122.0209800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population36,336
Coordinates48.4212200, -122.3340500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: East Tree Bark Lane (-122.020991, 48.3262)
End: East Division Street (-122.334054, 48.421183)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $3.72
Round trip
$7.43
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.72 $7.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.95 $7.91
Premium $5.77 $4.10 $8.19
Diesel $5.47 $3.88 $7.76

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 Mount Vernon. The current time is 22:36:35.

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.