How far is Marysville, WA from Oak Harbor, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Oak Harbor, WA is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.02 mi
01h 19m
Flight
27.19 mi
43.76 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.19 mi
Kilometers
43.76 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.02 mi
Kilometers
90.15 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-04-19T03:23
Arrive Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 4:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marysville
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Vernon
WA

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

From Marysville
28 mi
00h 39m
To Oak Harbor
28 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Oak Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Oak Harbor.

  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

    986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    1738 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto State Route 20

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 20

    92 m · 5 sec · State Route 20

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner

    87 m · 4 sec · State Route 20

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 20

    1 km · 1 min · State Route 20

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20

    34 m · 3 sec · State Route 20

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20

    7.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 20

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 20

    26 m · 2 sec · State Route 20

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 20

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 20

    78 m · 5 sec · State Route 20

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 20

    16 m · 1 sec · State Route 20

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 20

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northeast Midway Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Midway Boulevard

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Oak Harbor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
27 mi · 48%
State Route 20
21.9 mi · 39%
Memorial Highway
4.28 mi · 8%
Northeast Midway Boulevard
0.92 mi · 2%
West Division Street
0.78 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.31 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 39m from Marysville
Leave By
3:52 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Marysville and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Oak Harbor?

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Marysville and 28 miles from Oak Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 3:52 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.36 one way or $20.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Marysville and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Oak Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon.

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

2 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

36 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Everett Station

50 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Oak Harbor. Straight-line distance: 27.19 mi (43.76 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Oak Harbor

#2 Oak Harbor

City in Washington

Population23,643
Coordinates48.2931600, -122.6432200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Marysville (-122.17708, 48.05176)
End: Oak Harbor (-122.64322, 48.29316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $10.36
Round trip
$20.72
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.36 $20.72
Mid-grade $5.57 $11.02 $22.05
Premium $5.77 $11.43 $22.85
Diesel $5.47 $10.82 $21.65

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Oak Harbor. The current time is 03:23:25.

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.