How far is Marysville, WA from Des Moines, WA?
The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Des Moines, WA is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Des Moines.
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Start on State Avenue
2860 ft · 1 min · State Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 529
21 m · 1 sec · State Route 529
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 529
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 529
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Corson Avenue, Michigan Street
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Corson Avenue South
154 m · 17 sec · Corson Avenue South
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Turn straight
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Street
2474 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 99 South, WA 509 South: 1st Avenue South Bridge
1738 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1st Avenue South Bridge
2037 ft · 39 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge
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Continue on Burien
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Des Moines, South 188th Street
2347 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
596 ft · 13 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
2.1 mi · 5 min · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Turn left onto Marine View Drive South
2661 ft · 1 min · Marine View Drive South
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Turn left onto South 223rd Street
21 m · 5 sec · South 223rd Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Des Moines.
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
Merge slight left
36.2 mi · 00h 45m
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 Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Marysville and 24.5 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreline
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 Shoreline.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 45.43 mi (73.11 km).
#1 Marysville
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 71,392 |
| Coordinates | 48.0517600, -122.1770800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Moines
City in Washington
| Population | 32,389 |
| Coordinates | 47.4017700, -122.3242900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Des Moines (-122.32429, 47.40177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $9.05 | $18.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $9.98 | $19.97 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
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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