Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound
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Trip from Everett, WA to Cascade Valley, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
202.8 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Everett, WA
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Cascade Valley, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
Everett, WA to Cascade Valley, WA is 202.8 miles and takes about 3h 54m via Broadway and I-5 South, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington and the Pacific Coast region, primarily utilizing surface roads. It's a straightforward drive, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal highway time. You'll spend most of your time on local roads, so plan for typical traffic patterns you might encounter around towns. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive time, this route offers a flexible and manageable option for a day trip.
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
101.4 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 165.8 mi | 3h 1m |
| I 405 | 18 mi | 22m |
| I 5 | 9 mi | 11m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Valley Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Valley Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North Stratford Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 165.8 mi, about 3h 1m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 141 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,297 veh/hr typical · worst 3,127
Quietest
2 AM
~130 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Everett, WA and Cascade Valley, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
3
Take the ramp
156 ft
·
3 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 5 South
5
Merge onto I 5
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
166 mi
·
3 hr 1 min
·
I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto WA 171; I 90 Bus
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
WA 171; I 90 Bus
Toward Moses Lake
13
Turn left onto WA 171; I 90 Bus; US 10 Hist
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Stratford Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Stratford Road
15
Turn left onto West Valley Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Valley Road
16
Continue on Valley Road Northeast
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Road Northeast
17
Turn right onto Clink Road Northeast
360 ft
·
20 sec
·
Clink Road Northeast
18
Turn left onto Arrow Street Northeast
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Arrow Street Northeast
19
Arrive at destination
Arrow Street Northeast
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 54 minute estimated drive time and the 202.8 mile distance, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for the drive and the single recommended stop. Since the route is mostly surface roads, watch for local speed limits and potential traffic congestion, especially during peak hours. The fuel cost is estimated at $41, so ensure you have enough fuel before you leave Everett. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility to add others if you discover something interesting along the way.
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 101.4 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 165.8 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 45 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cascade Valley, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Everett, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Everett, WA
This is one driving day of about 202.8 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Everett, 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 165.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 165.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Silver Lake Rest Area (closed)
0.1 mi from route
Winchester Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Ryegrass Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Indian John Hill Rest Area, I-90 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Colville Fuels Half Sun Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Travelers Rest Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Winchester Westbound Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Ryegrass Westbound Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 South
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
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 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
7
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.31 one way
$86.61 round trip
$5.42/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.71 | $45.62 | $91.24 |
| premium | $5.97 | $47.63 | $95.25 |
| diesel | $7.30 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.29 | $9.73 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.1 | 1 | $28.39 | $12.98 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Everett, WA
Morning in Everett on Saturday
Local time
6:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
S 3 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Cascade Valley, WA
Morning in Cascade Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:55 AM
PDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 3 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
47°F
North Bend, WA
101 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 54m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 28
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll begin on Broadway and transition to I-5 South for a portion before returning to surface streets. Expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you navigate through populated areas. The drive will feel more like cruising through towns than open highway travel, so keep an eye on your speed and be prepared for varying traffic conditions.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 165.8 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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 202.8 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,873 ft
66 ft
Total Climb
4,107 ft
Total Descent
3,127 ft
Highest Point
2,873 ft
~72.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,808 ft
Notable High Points
2,234 ft at ~144.9 miles
+747 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Everett, WA and Cascade Valley, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Seattle.
Renton
10.6 mi in
|
~14m
Seattle
29.5 mi in
|
~38m
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Cascade Valley, WA
Full guide →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 3h 54m. Total distance: 202.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 165.8 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas 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 Cascade Valley, 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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Cascade Valley, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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