Origin
Sedro-Woolley, WA
Afternoon in Sedro-Woolley on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sedro-Woolley, 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
43m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sedro-Woolley, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Lake Cavanaugh, WA
John De Leon
Trip Overview
Sedro-Woolley to Lake Cavanaugh is 23.6 miles and takes about 43 minutes via State Route 9, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within Washington's Pacific Coast region. It's a manageable drive perfect for a day trip or as a quick connection between two points. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from a state highway to more local roads. The overall journey is brief, making it ideal for those looking for a simple excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 49% of it on highway. You'll primarily follow State Route 9 for the initial stretch, which is likely the most substantial uninterrupted segment at 11.5 miles. As you progress, the route transitions to Lake Cavanaugh Road and then West Shore Drive, suggesting a shift from a more main artery to quieter, more local thoroughfares. The character of the drive changes as you leave the main highway and head towards the lake, becoming less about speed and more about the destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
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 43m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
State Street
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Turn left onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
WA 9 / State Route 9
Enter roundabout onto WA 9 / State Route 9
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 9 | 11.5 mi | 20m |
| Lake Cavanaugh Road | 10.2 mi | 17m |
| West Shore Drive | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Shore Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Tree Bark Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Murdock Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 9
— 11.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley, WA and Lake Cavanaugh, WA.
1
Start on Murdock Street
206 ft
·
11 sec
·
Murdock Street
2
Turn right onto State Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
3
Turn left onto WA 9
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 9
4
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Route 9
5
Continue on WA 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 9
6
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 9
7
Continue on WA 9
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 9
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 9
9
Continue on WA 9
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 9
10
Turn left onto Lake Cavanaugh Road
10 mi
·
17 min
·
Lake Cavanaugh Road
11
Turn right onto South Shore Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Shore Drive
12
Continue on West Shore Drive
115 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Shore Drive
13
Continue on West Shore Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Shore Drive
14
Turn right onto East Tree Bark Lane
316 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Tree Bark Lane
15
Arrive at destination
East Tree Bark Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Lake Cavanaugh on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
54°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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA covers 23.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 9, Lake Cavanaugh Road, West Shore Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 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 43m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (WA 9 / State Route 9): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Sedro-Woolley, WA to Lake Cavanaugh, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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