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Trip from Everett, WA to Klahanie, WA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

56m

Distance

40.5 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Klahanie, WA, WA

Klahanie, WA

Alok Sharma

Trip Overview

Everett to Klahanie is 40.5 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 405 and I 5, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused trip connecting two points within Washington's Pacific Coast region. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's best suited for a single-day journey. You'll primarily be on interstates, so expect a functional drive rather than a scenic tour. Plan this trip for a day when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 405 18 mi 22m
I 5 9 mi 11m
I 90 6.6 mi 8m
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road 2.1 mi 4m
Broadway 1.1 mi 1m
Klahanie Drive Southeast 0.4 mi 1m
249th Avenue Southeast 0.3 mi <1m
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 405 — 18 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Klahanie, 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

6.6 mi · 8 min · I 90
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 17 Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

229 ft · 7 sec
Toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
14

Turn left onto Front Street North

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Front Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
16

Turn right onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
17

Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

82 ft · 1 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18

Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
19

Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

108 ft · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
20

Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
21

Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast

178 ft · 3 sec · Klahanie Drive Southeast
22

Continue on Klahanie Drive Southeast

0.3 mi · 1 min · Klahanie Drive Southeast
23

Turn left onto 249th Avenue Southeast

0.3 mi · 59 sec · 249th Avenue Southeast
24

Arrive at destination

249th Avenue Southeast

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in King County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kirkland, WA

20 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.

Popular next leg

Kirkland, WA to Klahanie, WA

18.5 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Issaquah, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Woodinville, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 37.4 — 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
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
8
37.1 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

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 17 Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkwa...
7
37.4 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway S...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.48 one way

$16.95 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $8.89 $17.78
premium $5.77 $9.20 $18.39
diesel $5.61 $8.94 $17.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.25 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.67 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Klahanie, WA

Late night in Klahanie on Sunday

Local time

12:47 AM

PDT

Current temp

68°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

11 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

56m 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 route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 83% of the journey taking place on major interstates like I 405 and I 5. You'll experience a significant stretch of 18 miles on I 405 without needing to exit, making for a continuous, fast-paced segment. The character of the drive is consistent for most of its length, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery. Expect typical interstate conditions, including multiple lanes and moderate to heavy traffic depending on the time of day.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on I 405.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and I 5. 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 Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 40.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.

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 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Everett, WA and Klahanie, WA, road signs point toward Renton, Seattle, Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Sammamish.

Renton

10.6 mi in | ~14m

Seattle

29.5 mi in | ~38m

Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

37.1 mi in | ~48m

Sammamish

37.4 mi in | ~49m

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 56m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18 miles on I 405. 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 Klahanie, 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 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles: 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Klahanie, 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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