This 132.2-mile drive from East Wenatchee to Everett, WA, is a manageable one-day trip, typically taking around 3 hours and 9 minutes. It’s a highway-focused route, with about 81% of the journey on major roadways, making it an efficient way to travel between the Pacific Coast regions of Washington. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $28 for this journey. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 103 miles on US 2, there's a designated stop, suggesting a convenient break point along the way. This route offers a straightforward and practical option for getting from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.1 miles from East Wenatchee, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 2
103 mi
2h 20m
Chumstick Highway
11 mi
16m
Beaver Valley Road
7.7 mi
13m
State Route 207
3.8 mi
5m
Sunset Highway
3.7 mi
6m
Odabashian Bridge
1.1 mi
1m
US 2/97
0.7 mi
1m
Hewitt Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 2
— 103 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Wenatchee, WA and Everett, WA.
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Start on 9th Street Northeast
433 ft·15 sec·9th Street Northeast
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At end of road, turn right onto WA 28
3.7 mi·6 min·Sunset Highway
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Turn left onto US 2; US 97
0.7 mi·1 min·US 2/97
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Continue on US 2; US 97
1.1 mi·1 min·Odabashian Bridge
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Enter roundabout onto US 2; US 97
137 ft·5 sec·US 2; US 97
6
Continue on US 2; US 97
0.4 mi·44 sec·US 2; US 97
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 97
140 ft·2 sec·US 2; US 97
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2; US 97
18 mi·25 min·US 2; US 97
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Chumstick Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·Chumstick Road
10
Continue on Chumstick Highway
11 mi·16 min·Chumstick Highway
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Continue on Beaver Valley Road
2.8 mi·5 min·Beaver Valley Road
12
Continue on Beaver Valley Road
4.9 mi·7 min·Beaver Valley Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto WA 207
3.8 mi·5 min·State Route 207
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Turn right onto US 2
60 mi·1 hr 19 min·US 2
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Enter roundabout onto US 2
101 ft·2 sec·US 2
16
Continue on US 2
24 mi·34 min·US 2
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward Everett, Hewitt AvenueUse the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·21 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto WA 529
498 ft·18 sec·Maple Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue
0.5 mi·59 sec·Hewitt Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour, 9-minute duration, this drive from East Wenatchee to Everett is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow ample time for your single planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 103-mile stretch on US 2, to ensure you don't need to backtrack for a gas station. The manageable distance means you have flexibility in your timing, but planning your departure around 9 or 10 AM will give you a relaxed pace for the 132.2-mile journey.
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 66.1 miles from East Wenatchee, WA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103 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 29 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.1 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
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 East Wenatchee, 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 East Wenatchee, WA
This is one driving day of about 132.2 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from East Wenatchee, 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 US 2 for about 103 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 131.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6 mi into trip|~11m in|US 2; US 97 / US 2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2; US 97 / US 2
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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131.2 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Aven...
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131.4 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Everett, Hewitt Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Everett, Hewitt Avenue
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131.5 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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131.6 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|WA 529 / Maple Street
Turn left onto WA 529 / Maple Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.67 one way
$55.34 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$29.02
$58.03
premium
$5.77
$30.02
$60.04
diesel
$5.61
$29.19
$58.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.7
0
$13.88
$6.35
Efficient EV
33.1
0
$11.57
$5.29
EV Truck/SUV
52.9
0
$18.51
$8.46
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
East Wenatchee, WA
Late night
in East Wenatchee on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Everett, WA
Late night
in Everett on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Leavenworth, WA
66 mi in
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
9 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
3h 9m 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.
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...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 118.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Primarily a highway-focused drive, you'll spend a good portion of your time on US 2, which accounts for the majority of this 132.2-mile trip. The route incorporates Chumstick Highway and Beaver Valley Road, offering some variation from the main highway. With 81% of the journey on highways, expect generally good speeds and less complex navigation for most of the 3-hour-plus drive. The longest continuous stretch is a substantial 103 miles on US 2, so be prepared for an extended period of highway driving before reaching your destination in Everett.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103 mi on US 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and Chumstick Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near US 2; US 97 / US 2.
Driving Effort6/10
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 132.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 6 miles (US 2; US 97 / US 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 132.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103 miles on US 2. 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 6 miles (US 2; US 97 / US 2): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Everett, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
