Everett to South Bend is 156.9 miles and takes about 3h 27m via I 5 and US 101, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route travels entirely within Washington, moving from the Pacific Coast region near Everett down to the Pacific Coast region around South Bend. The drive is primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward trip. With a recommended one-day duration, it's ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger Pacific Northwest adventure.
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
78.4 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
87.5 mi
1h 49m
US 101
27.9 mi
40m
WA 8
21 mi
26m
Olympic Highway
10 mi
12m
State Route 107
7 mi
12m
Broadway
1.1 mi
1m
South Main Street
1 mi
1m
First Street West
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 87.5 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-5
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 228 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,683 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~552 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
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 South Bend, 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
30 mi·36 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·34 sec
Toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
8
Continue on US 101
5.5 mi·6 min·US 101
9
Keep slight left at fork onto WA 8
21 mi·26 min·WA 8
10
Continue on US 12
10 mi·12 min·Olympic Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward WA 107: Montesano, Raymond
12
Turn left onto WA 107
1.0 mi·1 min·South Main Street
13
Continue on WA 107
7.0 mi·12 min·State Route 107
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
18 mi·25 min·US 101
Use the left lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto US 101
62 ft·0 sec·US 101
16
Continue on US 101
4.2 mi·7 min·US 101
17
Turn left onto Ferry Street
166 ft·12 sec·Ferry Street
18
Turn left onto First Street West
249 ft·18 sec·First Street West
19
Arrive at destination
First Street West
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 27m estimated drive time and 156.9 miles, this is a comfortable one-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid the worst of any potential traffic. The longest stretch without a major exit is 87.5 miles on I 5, so plan for a fuel stop before or shortly after this segment if needed. While there's only one suggested stop, flexibility is key since you have plenty of time to reach South Bend before evening.
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 78.4 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.5 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 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.4 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Bend, 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 156.9 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 87.5 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 134.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
5
89.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
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134.4 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|US 101
At end of road, turn left onto US 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.77 one way
$69.53 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.91
$36.48
$72.95
premium
$6.08
$37.56
$75.11
diesel
$5.35
$33.05
$66.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.1
0
$16.47
$7.53
Efficient EV
39.2
0
$13.73
$6.28
EV Truck/SUV
62.8
0
$21.97
$10.04
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Everett, WA
Afternoon
in Everett on Wednesday
Local time
1:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
47°F
Clear
NNW 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 8:44AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
South Bend, WA
Afternoon
in South Bend on Wednesday
Local time
1:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
N 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 8:44AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
49°F
Shelton, WA
78 mi in
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
3 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
3h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 trip features 91% highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 87.5 miles along I 5. You'll transition from the interstate to US 101 and then WA 8, which generally means a shift from multi-lane to potentially fewer lanes as you approach your destination. Expect frequent exits on the initial interstate portion.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and US 101. You will hit about 12 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 156.9 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
487 ft18 ft
Total Climb
1,426 ft
Total Descent
1,447 ft
Highest Point
487 ft
~100.9 mi in
Elevation Range
470 ft
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 South Bend, WA, road signs point toward Port Angeles and Raymond.
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
South Bend is a city of 1,700 people (2018) on the Pacific Coast of southwestern Washington State, where the Willapa River makes its last bend before flowing into Willapa Bay. It is known for oyster production and natural scenery.
Top landmarks
•Lumber Exchange Building — listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pacific County, Washington
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 156.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 South Bend, 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 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at South Bend, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
