Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
137 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
The drive from Marysville, WA to East Wenatchee, WA covers 137 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 529, I 5, US 2 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.5 miles from Marysville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 137 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 529 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 2 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 207 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chumstick Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chumstick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville, WA and East Wenatchee, WA.
Start on State Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 529
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 529
Take the ramp straight toward I 5
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on US 2 East: Snohomish, Wenatchee
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn left onto State Route 207
Turn right onto Beaver Valley Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Valley Road
Continue on Chumstick Highway
Continue on Chumstick Road
Turn left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US2, US97
Exit the rotary
Turn right onto Sunset Highway
Turn left onto 9th Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.5 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Wenatchee, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marysville, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marysville, WA
This is one driving day of about 137 miles and 3h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.5 mi from Marysville, WA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 68.5 miles from Marysville, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Wenatchee, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Wenatchee, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$28.23 one way
$56.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| premium | $5.77 | $31.13 | $62.25 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $29.49 | $58.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
| Efficient EV | 34.3 | 0 | $11.99 | $5.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.18 | $8.77 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Marysville on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Wenatchee on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
PDT
Current temp
35°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
33°F
Waterville, WA
69 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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