How far is Marysville, WA from Lacey, WA?
The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Lacey, WA is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Lacey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Lacey.
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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
24.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Way, College Street, Sleater-Kinney Road North
1241 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Martin Way East
722 ft · 19 sec · Martin Way East
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Turn left onto College Street Southeast
1 mi · 3 min · College Street Southeast
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Continue on College Street Southeast
76 m · 6 sec · College Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Lacey.
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 Lacey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Lacey?
The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
SeaTac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Marysville and 45.7 miles from Lacey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:36 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Lacey.
Stop Ideas Near SeaTac
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 SeaTac.
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 Lacey. Straight-line distance: 76.49 mi (123.1 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 Lacey
The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.
| Population | 54,178 |
| Coordinates | 47.0342600, -122.8231900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lacey (-122.82319, 47.03426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $17.93 | $35.85 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $18.58 | $37.17 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.60 | $35.21 |
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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