This 189.7-mile drive from Everett, WA to Lewisville, WA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day. You'll spend most of your time on I-5, covering the majority of the distance on this major freeway. The total travel time is estimated at 3 hours and 49 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $40, it’s an economical journey. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region, offering a consistent experience without significant geographical shifts.
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
94.8 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
177.6 mi
3h 27m
Northeast 259th Street
3.7 mi
6m
South Union Ridge Parkway
1.1 mi
2m
Broadway
1.1 mi
1m
Northeast 239th Street
1 mi
2m
Northeast Manley Road
0.7 mi
1m
Northwest 25th Street
0.5 mi
1m
Northeast 249th Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 177.6 mi, about 3h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Lewisville, 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
58 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
120 mi·2 hr 15 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 14Toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, RidgefieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Pioneer Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Pioneer Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Enter roundabout onto Pioneer Street
165 ft·3 sec·Pioneer Street
10
Continue on Pioneer Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Pioneer Street
11
Enter roundabout onto South Union Ridge Parkway
15 ft·0 sec·South Union Ridge Parkway
12
Continue on South Union Ridge Parkway
1.1 mi·2 min·South Union Ridge Parkway
13
Continue on Northeast 259th Street
3.0 mi·4 min·Northeast 259th Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 259th Street
0.5 mi·44 sec·Northeast 259th Street
15
Continue on Northeast 259th Street
0.2 mi·14 sec·Northeast 259th Street
16
Continue on Northeast Manley Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Northeast Manley Road
17
Continue on Northeast 92nd Avenue
0.5 mi·50 sec·Northeast 92nd Avenue
18
Turn left onto Northeast 239th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Northeast 239th Street
19
Turn left onto Northeast 112th Avenue
0.2 mi·21 sec·Northeast 112th Avenue
20
Continue on Northeast 244th Street
0.5 mi·44 sec·Northeast 244th Street
21
Continue on Northwest 25th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest 25th Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Northeast 132nd Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Northeast 132nd Avenue
23
Turn right onto Northeast 249th Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Northeast 249th Street
24
Turn left onto Northeast 142nd Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Northeast 142nd Avenue
25
Keep slight right at fork onto Northeast Axford Road
0.4 mi·41 sec·Northeast Axford Road
26
Turn left onto Northeast 259th Street
348 ft·25 sec·Northeast 259th Street
27
Arrive at destination
Northeast 259th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 49-minute duration, starting your trip in the morning will allow ample time for the drive and any brief stops you might need. Plan for just one stop to break up the 177.6-mile stretch on I-5, perhaps around the halfway point. The $40 fuel cost is an estimate, so ensure your tank is full before departing Everett to avoid unexpected detours for gas. Since this is a relatively short, highway-intensive route within Washington, flexibility is key; you can easily adjust your departure time based on traffic.
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 94.8 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.6 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 42 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.8 miles or 1h 55m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewisville, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Everett, WA
This is one driving day of about 189.7 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 5 for about 177.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 179.6 — 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.
6
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
179.2 mi into trip|~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield
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 14
Toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield
5
179.6 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|Pioneer Street
Turn left onto Pioneer Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.70 one way
$79.41 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg66 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$41.64
$83.27
premium
$5.77
$43.08
$86.16
diesel
$5.61
$41.88
$83.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
56.9
0
$19.92
$9.11
Efficient EV
47.4
0
$16.60
$7.59
EV Truck/SUV
75.9
0
$26.56
$12.14
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Afternoon
in Everett on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewisville, WA
Afternoon
in Lewisville on Sunday
Local time
1:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live 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
2 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
3h 49m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with 94% of the drive utilizing major freeways like I-5. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 177.6 miles on I-5, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. While the bulk of the journey is on the interstate, the route incorporates brief sections on Northeast 259th Street and South Union Ridge Parkway, offering a slight change of pace before you rejoin the main highway. This profile suggests a generally fast-paced drive with minimal slowdowns.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 177.6 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Northeast 259th Street. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 189.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 59.5 miles (I 5): 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.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Lewisville, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Ridgefield along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 189.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 177.6 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Lewisville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 59.5 miles (I 5): 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Lewisville, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
