Origin
Marysville, WA
Late night in Marysville on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marysville, WA to Bothell West, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marysville, WA
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Bothell West, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marysville, WA to Bothell West, WA covers 20.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Larch Way, Locust Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 20.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Larch Way. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.1 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 Larch Way. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near I 5.
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 20.1 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 0.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward 164th Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 183
Toward 164th Street Southwest
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek, Alderwood Mall Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek, Alde...
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Larch Way
Turn right onto Larch Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Locust Way
Enter roundabout onto Locust Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marysville, WA and Bothell West, WA, road signs point toward 164Th Street Southwest and Mill Creek.
164Th Street Southwest
15 mi in
|
~19m
Mill Creek
15.2 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| Larch Way | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Locust Way | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 164th Street Southwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Logan Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Damson Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Filbert Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville, WA and Bothell West, WA.
1
Start on WA 529
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto State Route 529
70 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 529
3
Continue on State Route 529
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 529
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 5
5
Merge onto I 5
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 183
Toward 164th Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
309 ft
·
9 sec
Toward 164th Street Southwest, Mill Creek, Alderwood Mall Parkway
8
Turn left onto 164th Street Southwest
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
164th Street Southwest
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Larch Way
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Larch Way
Use the right lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto WA 524
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
Filbert Road
11
Continue on WA 524
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
Filbert Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Locust Way
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
Locust Way
13
Continue on Locust Way
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Way
14
Enter roundabout onto Logan Road
218 ft
·
4 sec
·
Logan Road
15
Continue on Logan Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Logan Road
16
Turn right onto Damson Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Damson Road
17
Turn left onto 213th Street Southwest
270 ft
·
12 sec
·
213th Street Southwest
18
Arrive at destination
213th Street Southwest
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Bothell West, WA
Late night in Bothell West on Friday
Local time
12:53 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°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
30m 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 Marysville, WA to Bothell West, WA covers 20.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Larch Way, Locust Way. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Marysville, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.21 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 20.1 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 0.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Marysville, WA and Bothell West, WA, road signs point toward 164Th Street Southwest and Mill Creek.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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