How far is Marysville, WA from Mount Vernon, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Mount Vernon, WA is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.45 mi
00h 34m
Flight
26.53 mi
42.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.53 mi
Kilometers
42.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.45 mi
Kilometers
45.78 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 2:47 AM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Sun, May 31, 3:21 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-05-31T02:13
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 2:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marysville
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Marysville
14.2 mi
00h 17m
To Mount Vernon
14.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Mount Vernon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Mount Vernon.

  1. 1

    Start on State Avenue

    7 m · 7 sec · State Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1627 ft · 39 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1195 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Kincaid Street

    1360 ft · 33 sec · East Kincaid Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1619 ft · 37 sec · South 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 4th Street

    558 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Fulton Street

    84 m · 10 sec · East Fulton Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    723 ft · 32 sec · North 5th Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Mount Vernon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
27 mi · 95%
4th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
South 2nd Street
0.31 mi · 1%
East Kincaid Street
0.26 mi · 1%
WA 536 West
0.23 mi · 1%
North 5th Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
00h 17m from Marysville
Leave By
7:22 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Marysville and 14.2 miles from Mount Vernon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Ketchum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Ketchum.

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.7 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population36,336
Coordinates48.4212200, -122.3340500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Marysville (-122.17708, 48.05176)
End: Mount Vernon (-122.33405, 48.42122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.47
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.23 $10.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.57 $11.13
Premium $5.77 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.47 $5.47 $10.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Mount Vernon. The current time is 02:13:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.