How far is Stanwood, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?

The driving distance from Stanwood, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
27.84 mi
00h 40m
Flight
21.08 mi
33.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.08 mi
Kilometers
33.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.84 mi
Kilometers
44.8 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 1:18 PM PDT
Return by in Stanwood
Fri, May 22, 1:58 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanwood
2026-05-22T12:38
Arrive Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 1:18 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:10 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stanwood
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Stanwood
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Lake Stevens
13.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Stanwood Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
74°F
Friday
Using Smokey Point as the closest live forecast in the Snohomish County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph WNW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stanwood and Lake Stevens.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanwood and Lake Stevens.

  1. 1

    Start on 102nd Avenue Northwest

    16 m · 8 sec · 102nd Avenue Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 532

    149 m · 8 sec · State Route 532

  3. 3

    Continue on 268th Street Northwest

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 268th Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 532

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 532

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville, Tulalip

    1326 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 528 East: Marysville

    41 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on 64th Street Northeast

    2.7 mi · 5 min · 64th Street Northeast

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 92

    2964 ft · 1 min · State Route 92

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    26 m · 5 sec · State Route 92

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Route 92

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 92

    31 m · 6 sec · State Route 92

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 92

    1393 ft · 38 sec · State Route 92

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grade Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grade Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hartford Drive

    115 m · 17 sec · Hartford Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanwood and Lake Stevens.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
13.3 mi · 48%
State Route 532
4.18 mi · 15%
64th Street Northeast
2.66 mi · 10%
268th Street Northwest
1.78 mi · 6%
State Route 9
1.76 mi · 6%
State Route 92
1.74 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight left

13 mi · 00h 15m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
00h 20m from Stanwood
Leave By
7:10 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Stanwood and Sunny near Lake Stevens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stanwood to Lake Stevens?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Stanwood and 13.9 miles from Lake Stevens.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:10 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Stanwood and Sunny near Lake Stevens.

Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanwood and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 21.08 mi (33.93 km).

Stanwood

#1 Stanwood

City in Washington

Population7,571
Coordinates48.2412100, -122.3707100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Lake Stevens

#2 Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population34,794
Coordinates48.0151000, -122.0637400
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: 102nd Avenue Northwest (-122.370686, 48.241178)
End: Main Street (-122.063864, 48.015168)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $5.13
Round trip
$10.26
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.13 $10.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.46 $10.91
Premium $5.77 $5.66 $11.31
Diesel $5.47 $5.36 $10.72

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 · May 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanwood and Lake Stevens. The current time is 12:38:20.

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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.