Airway Heights, WA to Everett, WA is 298.1 miles and takes about 5h 35m via I-90 and I-5, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip covers mostly highway miles, connecting two points within the Pacific Coast region of Washington State. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day drive. You'll spend the majority of your time on major interstates, making it a straightforward transit between your starting and ending points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
149.1 miles from Airway Heights, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
262 mi
4h 44m
I 405
18.4 mi
23m
I 5
9.1 mi
11m
South Hayford Road
3.4 mi
5m
West Sunset Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Broadway
0.9 mi
1m
West Geiger Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
West Aero Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 262 mi, about 4h 44m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 165 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,831 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,544
Quietest
2 AM
~110 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Airway Heights, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on West 12th Avenue
42 ft·6 sec·West 12th Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Lundstrom Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·South Lundstrom Street
3
Turn left onto US 2
1.0 mi·1 min·West Sunset Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto West Sunset Highway
95 ft·1 sec·West Sunset Highway
5
Continue on West Sunset Highway
0.5 mi·53 sec·West Sunset Highway
6
Turn right onto South Hayford Road
3.4 mi·5 min·South Hayford Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto West Geiger Boulevard
0.2 mi·16 sec·West Geiger Boulevard
8
Enter roundabout onto West Aero Road
204 ft·4 sec·West Aero Road
9
Continue on West Aero Road
455 ft·9 sec·West Aero Road
10
Enter roundabout
18 ft·0 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
11
Continue
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
12
Merge onto I 90; US 395
51 mi·54 min·I 90; US 395
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
211 mi·3 hr 50 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 405
8.1 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi·2 min·I 405
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British ColumbiaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 5
9.1 mi·11 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 192Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward BroadwayUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi·1 min·Broadway
24
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft·2 sec·Hewitt Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 35-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Airway Heights to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays, especially as you approach the I-405 and I-5 corridors. With a fuel cost estimated at $64, plan your refueling stops accordingly, though with only one recommended stop, you likely won't need many. The longest stretch of 262 miles on I-90 means you can cover a lot of ground before needing to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you enter the more populated areas around Everett, where services can be more spread out between exits.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.1 miles from Airway Heights, WA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 262 miles.
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 66 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.1 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everett, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Airway Heights, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Airway Heights, WA
This is one driving day of about 298.1 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Airway Heights, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 262 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 267.6 and 296.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
267.6 mi into trip|~4h 54m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
267.8 mi into trip|~4h 55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
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286.7 mi into trip|~5h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
8
296.3 mi into trip|~5h 31m in
Take the exit toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 192
Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port...
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296.5 mi into trip|~5h 32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$64.29 one way
$128.58 round trip
$5.48/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.72
$67.14
$134.29
premium
$5.94
$69.68
$139.36
diesel
$6.18
$72.52
$145.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.4
1
$31.30
$14.31
Efficient EV
74.5
0
$26.08
$11.92
EV Truck/SUV
119.2
1
$41.73
$19.08
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Airway Heights, WA
Morning
in Airway Heights on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Everett, WA
Morning
in Everett on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
PDT
Current temp
54°F
Rain Likely
S 5 to 12 mph73% chanceLive forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 267.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 97% highway, meaning you'll be on major interstates for almost the entire 298.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 262 miles on I-90. You'll experience a significant amount of rural cruising and then transition to more urban merging as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area on I-405 and I-5. Expect frequent exits and traffic as you get closer to Everett.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 262 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 267.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 298.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 267.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,479 ft84 ft
Total Climb
1,959 ft
Total Descent
4,275 ft
Highest Point
2,479 ft
~212.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,396 ft
Notable High Points
2,089 ft at ~149 miles+561 ft prominence
2,479 ft at ~212.8 miles+595 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Airway Heights, WA to Everett, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.
Everett is a city in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, 28 mi (45 km) north of Seattle at the edge of its metropolitan area. The city supports one of Boeing's oldest and largest airplane manufacturing centers, which includes the world's largest building by volume.
Top landmarks
•Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour — Boeing
•Equator — 1888 two-masted pygmy trading schooner
•Everett High School — high school in Everett, Washington
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 298.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 262 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Everett, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 267.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 267.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 286.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Everett, WA before the return drive.
