How far is Sedro-Woolley, WA from Lake Cavanaugh, WA?
The driving distance from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Skagit County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sedro-Woolley and Lake Cavanaugh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley and Lake Cavanaugh.
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Start on Murdock Street
63 m · 11 sec · Murdock Street
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Turn right onto State Street
2489 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn left onto State Route 9
1580 ft · 30 sec · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
24 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
35 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
3.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
62 m · 4 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 9
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Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 17 min · Lake Cavanaugh Road
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Turn right onto South Shore Drive
1 km · 2 min · South Shore Drive
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Continue on West Shore Drive
35 m · 5 sec · West Shore Drive
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Continue on West Shore Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · West Shore Drive
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Turn right onto East Tree Bark Lane
96 m · 14 sec · East Tree Bark Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tree Bark Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedro-Woolley and Lake Cavanaugh.
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.
Lake Cavanaugh Road
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sedro-Woolley and Chance Light Rain near Lake Cavanaugh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sedro-Woolley to Lake Cavanaugh?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Sedro-Woolley and 11.8 miles from Lake Cavanaugh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sedro-Woolley and Chance Light Rain near Lake Cavanaugh.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Skagit Transportation Center
Stanwood station
Bellingham station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sedro-Woolley and Lake Cavanaugh. Straight-line distance: 15.75 mi (25.35 km).
#1 Sedro-Woolley
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 12,182 |
| Coordinates | 48.5038900, -122.2361100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Cavanaugh
Lake Cavanaugh is a place in Washington, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.3262200, -122.0209800 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Cavanaugh (-122.02098, 48.32622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
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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