Origin
Mill Creek, WA
Night in Mill Creek on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mill Creek, WA to Everett, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mill Creek, WA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Mill Creek to Everett, you are looking at a brief 9.9-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short commute is perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to move between these two Pacific Coast locations. You will primarily navigate via 128th Street Southeast, I-5, and Broadway to complete the transit. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a local appointment, this straightforward route offers the convenience of a quick, reliable connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 128th Street Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Trillium Boulevard Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dumas Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 16th Avenue Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 151st Street Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Creek, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on 151st Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
151st Street Southeast
2
Continue on 16th Avenue Southeast
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Avenue Southeast
3
At end of road, turn right onto Mill Creek Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mill Creek Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Trillium Boulevard Southeast
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Trillium Boulevard Southeast
5
Turn right onto WA 527
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
6
Turn left onto Dumas Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dumas Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto WA 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
128th Street Southeast
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 5
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 192
Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
13
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Dumas Road
Turn left onto Dumas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
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 192
Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port...
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Broadway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.14 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
| premium | $5.77 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Everett, WA
Night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience that blends local surface streets with a significant interstate segment. About 52% of your trip is spent on the highway, specifically utilizing I-5 for the bulk of the distance. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 5.1 miles on the interstate, which provides a brief moment of steady cruising before transitioning back to the local roads of Broadway. The drive feels functional and efficient rather than leisurely, shifting from the suburban feel of 128th Street Southeast into the more urbanized environment of Everett. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Dumas Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 9.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (Dumas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mill Creek, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port Of Everett and Broadway.
Everett City Center
8 mi in
|
~14m
Naval Station
8 mi in
|
~14m
Port Of Everett
8 mi in
|
~14m
Broadway
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in Mill Creek, 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.
Arriving 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 17m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on I 5. 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 Everett, 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 1.5 miles (Dumas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Everett, 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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