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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Halfway Point
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City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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Start on Main Street
20 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Lakeshore Drive
85 m · 10 sec · North Lakeshore Drive
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Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Northeast
42 m · 13 sec · 123rd Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto 20th Street Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · 20th Street Northeast
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Continue on Lake View Drive
2326 ft · 1 min · Lake View Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lundeen Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
2579 ft · 1 min · Lundeen Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lundeen Parkway
30 m · 2 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
2141 ft · 58 sec · Lundeen Parkway
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Turn left onto State Route 9
3104 ft · 53 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
38 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
559 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 204
11 m · 1 sec · State Route 204
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 204
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Route 204
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 2 West: Everett
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
717 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle
2143 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mountlake Terrace
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
39 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest
1.2 km · 2 min · 220th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Pacific Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Pacific Highway
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Continue on Pacific Highway
58 m · 3 sec · Pacific Highway
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Take the exit right
38 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto 236th Street Southwest
2615 ft · 1 min · 236th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Edmonds Way
1568 ft · 36 sec · Edmonds Way
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mill Creek.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Stevens and Esperance. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.24 km).
#1 Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,794 |
| Coordinates | 48.0151000, -122.0637400 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Esperance
Esperance is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.7889900, -122.3554100 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Esperance (-122.35541, 47.78899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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