Marysville, WA to Pullman, WA is 312.4 miles and takes about 6h 20m via WA 26 and I-90, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Washington state, starting in the Pacific Coast region and ending in the same region, though the landscape changes considerably. Most of the drive is on highways, making it a fairly straightforward transit. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under seven hours, this is a solid option for a single-day trip.
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
156.2 miles from Marysville, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WA 26
129.1 mi
2h 44m
I 90
127.8 mi
2h 20m
I 405
18 mi
22m
I 5
15.2 mi
18m
East James Street
12.8 mi
17m
Colfax Airport Road
3 mi
4m
Northwest Davis Way
1.6 mi
2m
Davis Way
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
WA 26
— 129.1 mi, about 2h 44m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 71 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,300 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,050
Quietest
2 AM
~127 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.1×
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 Marysville, WA and Pullman, WA.
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Start on WA 529
0.5 mi·1 min·State Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto State Route 529
70 ft·1 sec·State Route 529
3
Continue on State Route 529
100 ft·1 sec·State Route 529
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 5
5
Merge onto I 5
15 mi·18 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 182Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, RentonUse 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 11Toward I 90: Spokane, SeattleUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East: SpokaneUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
128 mi·2 hr 20 min·I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman
13
Turn straight onto WA 26
129 mi·2 hr 44 min·WA 26
14
Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road
3.0 mi·4 min·Colfax Airport Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto West Almota Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Almota Road
16
Continue on West Fairview Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Fairview Street
17
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·South Main Street
18
Continue on South Main Street
104 ft·7 sec·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto US 195
13 mi·17 min·East James Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto WA 270
316 ft·5 sec·Davis Way
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on WA 270
0.6 mi·51 sec·Davis Way
22
Continue on WA 270
1.6 mi·2 min·Northwest Davis Way
23
Continue on Northeast Olsen Street
358 ft·17 sec·Northeast Olsen Street
24
Turn left onto Northeast Kamiaken Street
368 ft·14 sec·Northeast Kamiaken Street
25
Turn left
89 ft·6 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For a 6h 20m drive, leaving Marysville in the morning should get you to Pullman with plenty of daylight to spare. You'll want to factor in your single recommended stop for a break or fuel. Given the 312.4-mile distance, it’s easily manageable in one day without feeling overly rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longer stretches on WA 26, as services can be more spread out in eastern Washington. Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before you depart.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.2 miles from Marysville, WA, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.1 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 69 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.2 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pullman, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marysville, 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 Marysville, WA
This is one driving day of about 312.4 miles and 6h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Marysville, 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 WA 26 for about 129.1 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.1 and 297.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.1 mi into trip|~20m 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
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17.9 mi into trip|~23m in|I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34.9 mi into trip|~44m 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
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35.4 mi into trip|~45m 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
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297.2 mi into trip|~5h 59m in|US 195 / East James Street
Turn right onto US 195 / East James Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.22 one way
$138.44 round trip
$5.63/gal25.4 MPG avg109 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.91
$72.63
$145.25
premium
$6.08
$74.78
$149.56
diesel
$5.35
$65.80
$131.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.7
1
$32.80
$15.00
Efficient EV
78.1
0
$27.34
$12.50
EV Truck/SUV
125
1
$43.74
$19.99
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 2, 2026
Origin
Marysville, WA
Afternoon
in Marysville on Wednesday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
W 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 12:07PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Destination
Pullman, WA
Afternoon
in Pullman on Wednesday
Local time
2:48 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny
NW 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 12:07PM 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
14 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
6h 20m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 32.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 93% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 129.1 miles on WA 26. The drive is predominantly highway cruising, so expect to see many other vehicles. You'll transition from the I-405 and I-90 corridor, which can feature dense exits and urban merging, to the more open expanses of WA 26. The bulk of your travel will be on this well-maintained state route.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.1 mi on WA 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 26 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 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 16 significant decision points across 312.4 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,402 ft21 ft
Total Climb
4,139 ft
Total Descent
1,808 ft
Highest Point
2,402 ft
~89.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,380 ft
Notable High Points
2,402 ft at ~89.3 miles+510 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marysville, WA and Pullman, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Seattle.
Marysville is a city in the North Sound region of Washington State, on the north side of the Snohomish River delta. Marysville is across I-5 from Quil Ceda Village, part of the Tulalip Indian Reservation.
Top landmarks
•Marysville Opera House — theater and meeting house in Marysville, Washington, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 20m. Total distance: 312.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.1 miles on WA 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 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 Pullman, 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 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.9 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pullman, WA before the return drive.
