How far is Marysville, WA from Elk Plain, WA?
The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Elk Plain, WA is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Elk Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Elk Plain.
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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
64.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 512 East: South Tacoma Way, Puyallup
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 512 East: Puyallup
720 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Steele Street
1276 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Steele Street South
2390 ft · 1 min · Steele Street South
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Continue on 116th Street South
1810 ft · 46 sec · 116th Street South
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Continue on Spanaway Loop Road South
3.9 mi · 8 min · Spanaway Loop Road South
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Continue on Cross Base Highway
3118 ft · 1 min · Cross Base Highway
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South
1.6 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Continue on Mountain Highway East
2.7 mi · 5 min · Mountain Highway East
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Turn left onto 224th Street East
11 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 224th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Elk Plain.
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
64.1 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Elk Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Elk Plain?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 40.8 miles from Marysville and 40.8 miles from Elk Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Elk Plain.
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
City Hall Campus
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 Marysville and Elk Plain. Straight-line distance: 69.76 mi (112.27 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 Elk Plain
Census designated place
| Population | 14,205 |
| Coordinates | 47.0531600, -122.3976200 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elk Plain (-122.39762, 47.05316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $15.74 | $31.49 |
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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