Road Trips from Everett, WA
Deciding where to go from Everett? You've got a good range of options. For a quick escape, there are several spots less than two hours away, mostly on highways with flat terrain, and all have access to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. If you're looking for a longer haul, there are destinations over 250 miles away that involve some hilly terrain but still offer good drive scores. This list leans towards day trips, with no overnight stays recommended for these specific routes.
Total Routes
25
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
25
Under 2 hours
Kingsbury West Mobile Home Park, WA
20m12.7 mi one way
This is your shortest drive at just 12.7 miles and 0.3 hours. It's a straightforward trip on mostly flat, highway terrain with a drive score of 8. If you want the quickest access to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, this is it.
Southworth, WA
1h 27m42.1 mi one way
At 42.1 miles and 1.5 hours, this route offers a slightly longer drive than Kingsbury West but still keeps you on mostly highway with flat terrain. It also provides access to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, making it a solid choice for a half-day outing.
Burley, WA
1h 41m78.2 mi one way
This 78.2-mile drive takes about 1.7 hours and features gently rolling terrain. It boasts a drive score of 7 and includes access to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. It's a good option if you want a bit more distance than Southworth without a significant increase in travel time.
Bothell, WA
25m17.9 mi one way
Full-day getaway
7 total in this range
Seabeck, WA
2h 14m70 mi one way
Seabeck is a longer trip at 70 miles and 2.2 hours, but it offers a higher drive score of 9. The terrain is gently rolling, and it's one of the few options with a 'Mixed highway & surface' profile, providing a bit more variety than the purely highway routes. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is also accessible here.
Lewisville, WA
3h 49m189.7 mi one way
This destination is a substantial drive at 189.7 miles and 3.8 hours. The terrain is gently rolling, and the drive score is a solid 8. It's a good choice if you're looking for a longer day trip that goes further inland, still with access to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Barberton, WA
3h 46m191.3 mi one way
Similar in distance to Lewisville at 191.3 miles and 3.8 hours, Barberton also has a drive score of 8 and gently rolling terrain. This route offers a comparable long-distance option for a day out, including proximity to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
Winlock, WA
2h 43m133.1 mi one way
At 133.1 miles and 2.7 hours, Winlock offers a mid-range distance trip. The terrain is gently rolling, and it maintains a good drive score of 8. This route is a solid choice for a longer day trip that doesn't push into the multi-hour extremes.
Westport, WA
3h 34m157.7 mi one way
Westport is a 157.7-mile drive taking 3.6 hours. It features gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 8, making it a good option for reaching the coast on a longer day trip. Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is nearby.
Weekend trip
14 total in this range
Okanogan, WA
4h 54m214.9 mi one way
White Salmon, WA
5h 10m258.9 mi one way
This is one of the longest options at 258.9 miles and 5.2 hours. It has a high drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain, offering a more significant journey east. You'll still have access to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.
College Place, WA
5h 33m291.9 mi one way
At 291.9 miles and 5.6 hours, this is a substantial drive. The terrain becomes hilly with moderate elevation changes, and the drive score is 8. This option takes you significantly east, with Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park still listed as nearby.
Davenport, WA
5h 27m285.5 mi one way
Davenport is a long haul at 285.5 miles and 5.5 hours. It features hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes and a drive score of 8. This route offers an extensive drive eastward, and Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park remains accessible.
Newport, WA
6h 47m348.5 mi one way
This is the furthest destination at 348.5 miles and 6.8 hours. The terrain is hilly with moderate elevation changes, and the drive score is 8. It represents the longest possible day trip from Everett, with Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park also in the vicinity.
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Okanogan, WA
4h 54m214.9 mi one way
Seabeck, WA
2h 14m70 mi one way
White Salmon, WA
5h 10m258.9 mi one way
College Place, WA
5h 33m291.9 mi one way
Okanogan, WA
4h 54m214.9 mi one way
Seabeck, WA
2h 14m70 mi one way
College Place, WA
5h 33m291.9 mi one way
Davenport, WA
5h 27m285.5 mi one way
Seabeck, WA
2h 14m70 mi one way
White Salmon, WA
5h 10m258.9 mi one way
College Place, WA
5h 33m291.9 mi one way
Davenport, WA
5h 27m285.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers access to Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park across all routes, with gently rolling and flat terrains being most pleasant.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer highway drives, as the mostly flat and gently rolling terrains make for comfortable travel.
Fall
Fall colors could be visible on the gently rolling and hilly terrains of the longer drives, while shorter trips remain accessible.
Winter
Winter conditions might make the hilly terrains with moderate elevation changes more challenging; shorter, flatter highway routes are preferable.
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