Origin
Blaine, WA
Afternoon in Blaine on Friday
Local time
1:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blaine, WA to Lawrence, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blaine, WA
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Lawrence, WA
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Trip Overview
Blaine, WA to Lawrence, WA is 29.8 miles and takes about 42m via I 5, East Smith Road, and West Axton Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Washington state, traveling through the Pacific Coast region. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, especially if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Washington locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 5, East Smith Road, and West Axton Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 13.1 miles on I 5, which provides a taste of faster highway travel. As you transition between these roads, expect the scenery and speed to vary, offering a dynamic, albeit brief, driving experience. The mix means you won't be stuck in one type of driving for too long.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive
At end of road, turn right onto WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 5 South
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, City Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Main Street, City Center
5
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
WA 539 / Guide Meridian
Turn right onto WA 539 / Guide Meridian
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
28.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
WA 9 / Lawrence Road
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / Lawrence Road toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blaine, WA to Lawrence, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
City Center
13.8 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| East Smith Road | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| West Axton Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Mount Baker Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Guide Meridian | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| H Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 13.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blaine, WA and Lawrence, WA.
1
Start on H Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
H Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto WA 548
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Peace Portal Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 5 South
4
Merge onto I 5
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 5
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Main Street, City Center
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on West Axton Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
West Axton Road
8
Turn right onto WA 539
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Guide Meridian
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto East Smith Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Smith Road
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Hannegan Road
139 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hannegan Road
11
Keep slight right at fork onto East Smith Road
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
East Smith Road
12
Enter roundabout onto WA 542
219 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mount Baker Highway
13
Continue on WA 542
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Baker Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
160 ft
·
3 sec
·
Lawrence Road
Toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
15
Continue on WA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lawrence Road
Toward WA 9 North: Nooksack, Sumas
16
Arrive at destination
WA 9
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.47 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.77 | $13.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lawrence, WA
Afternoon in Lawrence on Friday
Local time
1:34 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Blaine, WA to Lawrence, WA covers 29.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, East Smith Road, West Axton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Blaine, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (WA 548 / Peace Portal Drive): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.4 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Blaine, WA to Lawrence, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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