How far is Lake Stevens, WA from Esperance, WA?

The driving distance from Lake Stevens, WA to Esperance, WA is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
24.97 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.65 mi
33.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.65 mi
Kilometers
33.24 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.97 mi
Kilometers
40.19 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Esperance
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM PDT
Return by in Lake Stevens
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Stevens
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Esperance
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Stevens
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
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Lake Stevens
12.5 mi
00h 19m
To Esperance
12.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Stevens and Esperance.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Stevens and Esperance.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    20 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Lakeshore Drive

    85 m · 10 sec · North Lakeshore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Northeast

    42 m · 13 sec · 123rd Avenue Northeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 20th Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · 20th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on Lake View Drive

    2326 ft · 1 min · Lake View Drive

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lundeen Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Lundeen Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway

    2579 ft · 1 min · Lundeen Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lundeen Parkway

    30 m · 2 sec · Lundeen Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway

    2141 ft · 58 sec · Lundeen Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    3104 ft · 53 sec · State Route 9

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 204

    11 m · 1 sec · State Route 204

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 204

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 2 West: Everett

    1652 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue

    717 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle

    2143 ft · 52 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.1 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Mountlake Terrace

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    39 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · 220th Street Southwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pacific Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Pacific Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Pacific Highway

    58 m · 3 sec · Pacific Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    38 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto 236th Street Southwest

    2615 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Edmonds Way

    1568 ft · 36 sec · Edmonds Way

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Edmonds Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Stevens and Esperance.

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
28 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
14.6 mi · 59%
US 2 West
2.27 mi · 9%
State Route 204
2.19 mi · 9%
Pacific Highway
1.14 mi · 5%
Lundeen Parkway
0.93 mi · 4%
20th Street Northeast
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

14.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 19m from Lake Stevens
Leave By
7:12 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lake Stevens and Mostly Cloudy near Esperance.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Stevens to Esperance?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 12.5 miles from Lake Stevens and 12.5 miles from Esperance.

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 4.4 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 7:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.61 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lake Stevens and Mostly Cloudy near Esperance.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mill Creek, 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 Mill Creek.

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

18 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Stevens and Esperance. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.24 km).

Lake Stevens

#1 Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population34,794
Coordinates48.0151000, -122.0637400
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
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#2 Esperance

Esperance is a place in Washington, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.7889900, -122.3554100
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Stevens (-122.06374, 48.0151)
End: Esperance (-122.35541, 47.78899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $4.61
Round trip
$9.21
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.61 $9.21
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.90 $9.80
Premium $5.77 $5.08 $10.16
Diesel $5.47 $4.81 $9.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Stevens and Esperance. The current time is 05:02:47.

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.