How far is Sedro-Woolley, WA from Anacortes, WA?

The driving distance from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.54 mi
00h 35m
Flight
17.25 mi
27.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.25 mi
Kilometers
27.76 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.54 mi
Kilometers
34.67 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anacortes
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM PDT
Return by in Sedro-Woolley
Wed, Apr 22, 8:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedro-Woolley
2026-04-22T19:43
Arrive Anacortes
Wed, Apr 22, 8:19 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sedro-Woolley
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
La Conner
WA

Town of the United States

From Sedro-Woolley
10.7 mi
00h 17m
To Anacortes
10.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes.

  1. 1

    Start on Murdock Street

    533 ft · 31 sec · Murdock Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    2156 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cascades Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · North Cascades Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Cascade Highway

    2147 ft · 1 min · Cascade Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Avon Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Avon Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burlington Boulevard

    2255 ft · 44 sec · North Burlington Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 20

    11.6 mi · 17 min · State Route 20

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur

  10. 10

    Turn right onto R Avenue

    1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue

    2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue

    31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue

    602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 20th Street

    562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Commercial Avenue

    2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
11.6 mi · 54%
North Cascades Highway
3.58 mi · 17%
State Route 20 Spur
2.62 mi · 12%
R Avenue
0.92 mi · 4%
Avon Avenue
0.64 mi · 3%
Commercial Avenue
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Continue on State Route 20

11.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Conner
00h 17m from Sedro-Woolley
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Sedro-Woolley and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Anacortes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sedro-Woolley to Anacortes?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

La Conner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Sedro-Woolley and 10.8 miles from Anacortes.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sedro-Woolley and Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny near Anacortes.

Stop Ideas Near La Conner

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

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

RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

13 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Stanwood station

20 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Bellingham station

37 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 Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 17.25 mi (27.76 km).

Sedro-Woolley

#1 Sedro-Woolley

City in Washington, United States

Population12,182
Coordinates48.5038900, -122.2361100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Anacortes

#2 Anacortes

City in Washington, United States

Population17,715
Coordinates48.5126000, -122.6126700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Sedro-Woolley (-122.23611, 48.50389)
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $3.98
Round trip
$7.95
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $3.98 $7.95
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $5.77 $4.39 $8.77
Diesel $5.47 $4.15 $8.31

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 Sedro-Woolley and Anacortes. The current time is 19:43:54.

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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.