How far is Nooksack, WA from Brennan, WA?

The driving distance from Nooksack, WA to Brennan, WA is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
18.21 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.14 mi
21.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.14 mi
Kilometers
21.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.21 mi
Kilometers
29.31 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brennan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM PDT
Return by in Nooksack
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nooksack
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Brennan
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nooksack
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
Lynden
WA

City in Washington, United States

From Nooksack
9.1 mi
00h 15m
To Brennan
9.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nooksack and Brennan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nooksack and Brennan.

  1. 1

    Start on East Madison Street

    21 m · 8 sec · East Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nooksack Road

    2654 ft · 1 min · Nooksack Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    1749 ft · 29 sec · West Columbia Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Everson Road

    2407 ft · 41 sec · Everson Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Kale Street

    1063 ft · 18 sec · Kale Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Mead Avenue

    2351 ft · 54 sec · Mead Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Everson Goshen Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Everson Goshen Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Pole Road

    5 mi · 7 min · East Pole Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Guide Meridian

    70 m · 4 sec · Guide Meridian

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Guide Meridian

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Guide Meridian

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Guide Meridian

    46 m · 2 sec · Guide Meridian

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Guide Meridian

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Guide Meridian

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Axton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Axton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northwest Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Smith Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Smith Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Labounty Drive

    1.5 km · 3 min · Labounty Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunset Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · Sunset Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nooksack and Brennan.

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
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Pole Road
5 mi · 27%
Guide Meridian
3.06 mi · 17%
West Axton Road
2.51 mi · 14%
Everson Goshen Road
1.72 mi · 9%
West Smith Road
1.25 mi · 7%
Northwest Drive
1 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Pole Road

Turn straight onto East Pole Road

5 mi · 00h 07m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynden
00h 15m from Nooksack
Leave By
7:28 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nooksack and Mostly Sunny near Brennan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nooksack to Brennan?

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lynden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Nooksack and 9.1 miles from Brennan.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nooksack and Mostly Sunny near Brennan.

Stop Ideas Near Lynden

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

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

RAIL

Bellingham station

25 mi away
401 Harris Avenue
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

58 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

79 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

109 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nooksack and Brennan. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.15 km).

Nooksack

#1 Nooksack

Small city in Washington

Population1,659
Coordinates48.9276200, -122.3215500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brennan

Located in the Puget Sound lowlands of Whatcom County at an elevation of 66 feet, this unincorporated community sits immediately north of the Bellingham city limits.

Population0
Coordinates48.8223300, -122.5623900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Nooksack (-122.32155, 48.92762)
End: Brennan (-122.56239, 48.82233)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $3.35
Round trip
$6.70
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.35 $6.70
Mid-grade $5.57 $3.56 $7.13
Premium $5.77 $3.69 $7.39
Diesel $5.47 $3.50 $7.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nooksack and Brennan. The current time is 04:15:24.

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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.