Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 13m
Distance
372.6 mi
600 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$78
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Colville, WA
William Jacobs
Everett, WA to Colville, WA is 372.6 miles and takes about 7h 13m via I 90 and US 395, with a fuel budget near $75 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Washington State, transitioning from the Pacific Coast region inland. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward trip. With only two recommended stops and a mostly highway profile, it's well-suited for a single-day transit.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.3 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 270.6 mi | 4h 54m |
| US 395 | 49.3 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 405 | 18 mi | 22m |
| North Division Street | 15.1 mi | 19m |
| I 5 | 9 mi | 11m |
| US 2 | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
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
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Colville, WA.
Start on Hewitt Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 5
Take the exit
Merge onto I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
Take the exit onto US 2; US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Enter roundabout onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Turn slight right
Enter roundabout
Continue
Turn straight onto US 395
Turn slight right
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto WA 20
Arrive at destination
Given the 7h 13m estimated drive time, leaving Everett in the morning will allow you to reach Colville before dark. Plan for your two stops to break up the longest stretch of 270.6 miles on I 90. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you move further inland; while the fuel cost is estimated at $75, availability can decrease between major towns. This is a route that can comfortably be completed in one day, so you have flexibility to adjust your pace.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 82 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.3 miles or 3h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colville, WA than in the middle of the route.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Everett, WA
This is one driving day of about 372.6 miles and 7h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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.
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 186.3 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 270.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 307.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 / North Division Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$78.45 one way
$156.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.56 | $81.50 | $163.01 |
| premium | $5.76 | $84.44 | $168.87 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $82.13 | $164.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$103–$128
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.8 | 1 | $39.12 | $17.88 |
| Efficient EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.60 | $14.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 149 | 1 | $52.16 | $23.85 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Everett on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 27 at 2:56AM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Morning in Colville on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
52°F
Haze
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued August 27 at 2:56AM PDT until August 27 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This is a highway-dominant route, with 95% of the driving on major roads, meaning you'll encounter minimal surface streets for the bulk of the trip. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 270.6 miles, primarily on I 90. You’ll experience urban merging and traffic as you navigate out of the Everett area via I 405 before transitioning to longer stretches of cruising.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 372.6 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 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; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
3,858 ft
Total Descent
2,330 ft
Highest Point
2,537 ft
~79.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,453 ft
Notable High Points
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Everett, WA and Colville, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and Newport.
Seattle
Newport
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
Founded 1825
Colville is a small city in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northeast Washington State. It is the county seat of Stevens County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 372.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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, 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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