Origin
Lake Stevens, WA
Afternoon in Lake Stevens on Friday
Local time
12:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Stevens, WA to Esperance, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Stevens, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Esperance, WA
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Trip Overview
Lake Stevens, WA to Esperance, WA is 25 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Washington State and the Pacific Coast region, making it a convenient local trip. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a straightforward journey. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand, a short commute, or as a segment of a larger Pacific Northwest adventure. Plan for a quick and easy transit between these two Washington locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the journey on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.1 miles on I 5, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. You'll experience a mix of interstate travel and state routes, offering a predictable driving experience for most of the 25 miles. The landscape is characteristic of the Pacific Coast region, but the focus remains on efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Route 204. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near WA 9 / State Route 9.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Turn left onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Aven...
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Mountlake Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lake Stevens, WA and Esperance, WA, road signs point toward Everett and Mountlake Terrace.
Everett
7.4 mi in
|
~14m
Mountlake Terrace
22.1 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| State Route 204 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 2 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pacific Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lundeen Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 20th Street Northeast | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 220th Street Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Route 9 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Stevens, WA and Esperance, WA.
1
Start on Main Street
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Lakeshore Drive
280 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Lakeshore Drive
3
Turn right onto 123rd Avenue Northeast
138 ft
·
12 sec
·
123rd Avenue Northeast
4
Turn left onto 20th Street Northeast
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
20th Street Northeast
5
Continue on Lake View Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake View Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
99 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lundeen Parkway
7
Continue on Lundeen Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lundeen Parkway
8
Enter roundabout onto Lundeen Parkway
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lundeen Parkway
9
Continue on Lundeen Parkway
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lundeen Parkway
10
Turn left onto WA 9
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
State Route 9
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
12
Continue on WA 9
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 9
13
Enter roundabout onto WA 204
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Route 204
14
Continue on WA 204
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 204
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward US 2 West: Everett
16
Merge onto US 2
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 2
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Merge onto I 5
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
129 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
220th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto WA 99
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on WA 99
191 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pacific Highway
25
Take the exit
126 ft
·
4 sec
26
Turn straight onto 236th Street Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
236th Street Southwest
27
Turn right onto WA 104
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Edmonds Way
28
Arrive at destination
WA 104
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Esperance, WA
Afternoon in Esperance on Friday
Local time
12:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m 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 Lake Stevens, WA to Esperance, WA covers 25 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, State Route 204, US 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Lake Stevens, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.23 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 short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lake Stevens, WA and Esperance, WA, road signs point toward Everett and Mountlake Terrace.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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