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
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Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 270.6 mi, about 4h 54m
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 Everett, WA and Colville, 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 182Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, RentonUse 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 11Toward I 90: Spokane, SeattleUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: SpokaneUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
268 mi·4 hr 51 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
2.9 mi·3 min·I 90; US 2; US 395
13
Take the exit onto US 2; US 395
0.2 mi·32 sec·US 2; US 395
Toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 395
6.1 mi·14 min·US 2; US 395
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
15 mi·19 min·North Division Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 395
128 ft·1 sec·US 395
17
Continue on US 395
0.9 mi·1 min·US 395
18
Enter roundabout onto US 395
125 ft·1 sec·US 395
19
Continue on US 395
10 mi·12 min·US 395
20
Turn slight right
188 ft·2 sec
21
Enter roundabout
108 ft·1 sec
22
Continue
254 ft·3 sec
23
Turn straight onto US 395
38 mi·47 min·US 395
24
Turn slight right
95 ft·1 sec
25
Enter roundabout onto South Main Street
198 ft·2 sec·South Main Street
26
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
27
Turn right onto WA 20
68 ft·2 sec·East 3rd Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
WA 20
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.3 miles from Everett, WA, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 270.6 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 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.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Everett, 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.
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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.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Everett, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 270.6 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 18
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.
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
6
307.4 mi into trip|~5h 50m in|US 395 / North Division Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 / North Division Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.36 one way
$160.72 round trip
$5.48/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.72
$83.92
$167.85
premium
$5.94
$87.09
$174.18
diesel
$6.18
$90.64
$181.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$105–$130
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, 2026-10-12.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Morning
in Everett on Tuesday
Local time
10:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Cloudy
NNE 1 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Colville, WA
Morning
in Colville on Tuesday
Local time
10:42 AM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Cloudy
N 1 mph1% 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
14 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
7h 13m on the road
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.
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
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 25.7
The ancient geologic landscape of the upper Columbia River cradles Lake Roosevelt in walls of stone carved by massive ice age floods. Come explore the shorelines and learn the stories of American Indi...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 359.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 270.6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort10/10
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 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,537 ft84 ft
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
2,537 ft at ~79.8 miles+651 ft prominence
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 Colville, WA, road signs point toward Seattle and 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
•Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour — Boeing
•Equator — 1888 two-masted pygmy trading schooner
•Everett Carnegie Library — historic building in Everett, Washington, United States
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 270.6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 22 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 Colville, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park and Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Colville, WA before the return drive.
