Origin
Des Moines, WA
Late night in Des Moines on Tuesday
Local time
1:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Des Moines, WA to Everett, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Des Moines, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This 45.5-mile drive from Des Moines, WA to Everett, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey. Expect to spend about an hour on the road, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes I-5, with some sections on South 216th Street and Broadway, and is about 89% highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this trip is budget-friendly for a single day. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be staying within this familiar coastal landscape throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 40.6 mi | 50m |
| South 216th Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Military Road South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Marine View Drive South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 7th Place South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 223rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 40.6 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Moines, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on this road
43 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South 223rd Street
70 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 223rd Street
3
Turn right onto WA 509
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine View Drive South
4
Turn right onto 7th Place South
366 ft
·
7 sec
·
7th Place South
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on South 216th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South 216th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Military Road South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Military Road South
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 5
41 mi
·
50 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 192
Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
12
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Des Moines, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 223rd Street
Turn left onto South 223rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
7th Place South
Turn right onto 7th Place South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~57m 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...
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$9.52 one way
$19.05 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| premium | $5.77 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Tuesday
Local time
1:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 3 mph
2% chance
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
13 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
1h 1m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 89% of the route being on faster roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 40.6 miles on I-5, which will likely form the backbone of your journey. While the majority is interstate, brief segments on South 216th Street and Broadway will offer a slight change of pace before you rejoin the main highway. This highway-centric profile means you can expect consistent speeds for much of the trip, with minimal technical driving.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and South 216th Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 223rd Street.
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 45.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (South 223rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (7th Place South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Everett, WA
Full guide →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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 223rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (7th Place South): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Everett, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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