How far is Mountlake Terrace, WA from Stanwood, WA?
The driving distance from Mountlake Terrace, WA to Stanwood, WA is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountlake Terrace and Stanwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountlake Terrace and Stanwood.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto 56th Avenue West
1.3 km · 2 min · 56th Avenue West
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Turn left onto 220th Street Southwest
1240 ft · 42 sec · 220th Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North
2145 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 532 West: Stanwood, Camano Island
1249 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Stanwood Bryant Road
1015 ft · 23 sec · Stanwood Bryant Road
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Continue on State Route 532
4 mi · 6 min · State Route 532
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Continue on 268th Street Northwest
1.8 mi · 3 min · 268th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Route 532
149 m · 12 sec · State Route 532
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Turn right onto 102nd Avenue Northwest
16 m · 1 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountlake Terrace and Stanwood.
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 North
Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Mountlake Terrace and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Stanwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountlake Terrace to Stanwood?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Marysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Mountlake Terrace and 20.3 miles from Stanwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountlake Terrace and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Stanwood.
Stop Ideas Near Marysville
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 Marysville.
Everett Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountlake Terrace and Stanwood. Straight-line distance: 31.44 mi (50.59 km).
#1 Mountlake Terrace
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
| Population | 21,315 |
| Coordinates | 47.7881500, -122.3087400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stanwood
City in Washington
| Population | 7,571 |
| Coordinates | 48.2412100, -122.3707100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stanwood (-122.37071, 48.24121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
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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