Origin
La Conner, WA
Morning in La Conner on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from La Conner, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
La Conner, WA
William Jacobs
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
John De Leon
Trip Overview
The drive from La Conner, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lake Cavanaugh Road, Fir Island Road, State Route 534 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Lake Cavanaugh Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 32.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Cavanaugh Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Maple Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Morris Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Chilberg Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Maple Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Morris Street
At end of road, turn right onto Morris Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Chilberg Road
Enter roundabout onto Chilberg Road toward I-5 South, Conway, Seattle
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-5 South, Conway, Seattle
6
11.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Pioneer Highway
Enter roundabout onto Pioneer Highway toward State Route 534, I-5
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward State Route 534, I-5
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Turn sharp left onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 La Conner, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA, road signs begin pointing toward State Route 534 along the way.
State Route 534
11.2 mi in
|
~20m
|
via Pioneer Highway
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Cavanaugh Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| Fir Island Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| State Route 534 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| State Route 9 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Best Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Chilberg Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Shore Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Shore Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lake Cavanaugh Road
— 10.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Conner, WA and Lake Cavanaugh, WA.
1
Start on South Third Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Third Street
2
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Maple Avenue
445 ft
·
17 sec
·
Maple Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto Morris Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Morris Street
5
Enter roundabout onto Chilberg Road
24 ft
·
0 sec
·
Chilberg Road
Toward I-5 South, Conway, Seattle
6
Continue on Chilberg Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Chilberg Road
Toward I-5 South, Conway, Seattle
7
Turn right onto Best Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Best Road
8
Continue on Fir Island Road
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Fir Island Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Pioneer Highway
241 ft
·
13 sec
·
Pioneer Highway
Toward State Route 534, I-5
10
Continue on Pioneer Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pioneer Highway
Toward State Route 534, I-5
11
Continue on WA 534
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 534
12
Turn sharp left onto WA 9
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 9
13
Turn right onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Cavanaugh Road
14
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Drive
15
Continue on West Shore Drive
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Shore Drive
16
Continue on West Shore Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Drive
17
Turn right onto East Tree Bark Lane
316 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Tree Bark Lane
18
Arrive at destination
East Tree Bark Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from La Conner, WA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from La Conner, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lake Cavanaugh, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.60 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.13 | $14.27 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
Morning in Lake Cavanaugh on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Mount Vernon, WA
16 mi in
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
9 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
59m 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 La Conner, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA covers 32.5 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Cavanaugh Road, Fir Island Road, State Route 534. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from La Conner, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.80 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 is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Morris Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Chilberg Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from La Conner, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA, road signs begin pointing toward State Route 534 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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