Origin
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Esperance, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esperance, WA
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Trip Overview
Everett to Esperance is 17.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via I 5, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in Washington. It's a straightforward trip ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour. Given its brevity, you'll likely find it offers little in the way of extensive services or varied scenery, making it more about efficient travel than a destination in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Pacific Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 220th Street Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 236th Street Southwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Edmonds Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Esperance, 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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
129 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
220th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto WA 99
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on WA 99
191 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pacific Highway
11
Take the exit
126 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto 236th Street Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
236th Street Southwest
13
Turn right onto WA 104
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Edmonds Way
14
Arrive at destination
WA 104
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 14.4 — 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
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Mountlake Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
220th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Esperance, WA
Night in Esperance on Saturday
Local time
11:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 74% of the route utilizing major highways like I 5. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 12.6 miles on I 5, indicating a consistent, faster-paced journey for a good portion of the trip. While the primary roads are highway-centric, you'll also navigate segments on Pacific Highway and Broadway. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness and speed, rather than winding scenic roads.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pacific Highway. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Esperance, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mountlake Terrace along the way.
Mountlake Terrace
14.2 mi in
|
~18m
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.
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 24m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Esperance, 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: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Esperance, 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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