How far is Lynnwood, WA from University Place, WA?
The driving distance from Lynnwood, WA to University Place, WA is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynnwood and University Place.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynnwood and University Place.
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Start on Pacific Highway
22 m · 4 sec · Pacific Highway
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Turn right onto 196th Street Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · 196th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 44th Avenue West
1851 ft · 50 sec · 44th Avenue West
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle
1265 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
46.5 mi · 58 min
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
3005 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 16 West: Union Avenue
2518 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fircrest, Center Street
1958 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
156 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
897 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Regents Boulevard
1.3 mi · 4 min · Regents Boulevard
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Continue on 27th Street West
1 mi · 2 min · 27th Street West
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Turn right onto Grandview Drive West
44 m · 5 sec · Grandview Drive West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grandview Drive West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lynnwood and University Place.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
46.5 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lynnwood and Mostly Sunny near University Place.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynnwood to University Place?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Tukwila is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Lynnwood and 27.3 miles from University Place.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lynnwood and Mostly Sunny near University Place.
Stop Ideas Near Tukwila
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tukwila.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynnwood and University Place. Straight-line distance: 41.9 mi (67.43 km).
#1 Lynnwood
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 39,042 |
| Coordinates | 47.8209300, -122.3151300 |
| Altitude | 120 |
| Country | United States |
#2 University Place
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
| Population | 34,090 |
| Coordinates | 47.2356500, -122.5504000 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: University Place (-122.5504, 47.23565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.55 | $21.10 |
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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