Everett to North Bonneville is 228.3 miles and takes about 4h 37m via I 5 and Evergreen Highway, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Washington, traveling from the Pacific Coast region to another part of the Pacific Coast. Most of the drive is on major highways, making it a straightforward trip. If you're looking for a quick drive with minimal complexity, this route should fit the bill.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.1 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
184.1 mi
3h 35m
Evergreen Highway
15.7 mi
22m
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
10.1 mi
13m
I 205
10.1 mi
13m
Lewis and Clark Highway
4.9 mi
6m
Broadway
1.1 mi
1m
Garrison Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Cascade Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 184.1 mi, about 3h 35m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 288 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,819 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~476 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 North Bonneville, 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
126 mi·2 hr 22 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205
10 mi·13 min·I 205
Toward I 205 South: SalemUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 27Toward WA 14: Camas, City CenterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward WA 14 East: CamasUse the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto WA 14
5.6 mi·6 min·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on WA 14
3.9 mi·5 min·Lewis and Clark Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto WA 14
85 ft·1 sec·Lewis and Clark Highway
13
Continue on WA 14
0.9 mi·1 min·Lewis and Clark Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto WA 14
102 ft·1 sec·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
15
Continue on WA 14
4.5 mi·6 min·Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
16
Continue on WA 14
16 mi·22 min·Evergreen Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right
301 ft·12 sec
18
Turn left onto Cascade Drive
0.2 mi·27 sec·Cascade Drive
19
Turn right onto Garrison Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Garrison Drive
20
Turn right onto Shahala
186 ft·8 sec·Shahala
21
Continue on Shahala East
0.1 mi·26 sec·Shahala East
22
Arrive at destination
Shahala East
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and take advantage of the flexibility a single-day trip offers. Consider stopping for fuel before you leave Everett, as the longest stretch on I 5 is 184.1 miles. While there's only one planned stop, you can be flexible with breaks. Keep an eye out for the change in scenery and traffic as you transition off I 5 onto the Evergreen Highway, as this marks the shift to more local roads.
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 114.1 miles from Everett, WA, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 184.1 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.1 miles or 2h 17m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Bonneville, 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 228.3 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 184.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 195.9 — 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
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.
7
185.7 mi into trip|~3h 38m in|I 205
Keep slight right at fork onto I 205 toward I 205 South: Salem
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 205 South: Salem
8
195.8 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
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 27
Toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
7
195.9 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 14 East: Camas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward WA 14 East: Camas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.59 one way
$101.17 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.91
$53.08
$106.15
premium
$6.08
$54.65
$109.30
diesel
$5.35
$48.09
$96.17
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.5
0
$23.97
$10.96
Efficient EV
57.1
0
$19.98
$9.13
EV Truck/SUV
91.3
1
$31.96
$14.61
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Afternoon
in Everett on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Sunny
WNW 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 12:21PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
North Bonneville, WA
Afternoon
in North Bonneville on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
NE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 12:21PM 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 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
4h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 85% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a solid 184.1 miles on I 5, which means plenty of high-speed cruising. The transition to surface roads, like the Evergreen Highway and Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway, begins around mile 184.1. Expect a noticeable increase in exits and local traffic as you move away from the interstate.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 184.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Evergreen 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 228.3 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.7 miles (I 205): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
434 ft28 ft
Total Climb
1,068 ft
Total Descent
1,108 ft
Highest Point
434 ft
~48.9 mi in
Elevation Range
406 ft
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 North Bonneville, WA, road signs begin pointing toward City Center 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.
Top landmarks
•Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour — Boeing
•Equator — 1888 two-masted pygmy trading schooner
•Everett High School — high school in Everett, Washington
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 228.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 184.1 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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 North Bonneville, 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. There are 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 59.5 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 185.7 miles (I 205): 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 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at North Bonneville, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
