Prosser to Everett is 212.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m via US 97, I 82, and I 405, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Washington, moving you from the Pacific Coast region toward the same region, but further inland initially. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward trip if you're looking for efficiency. With only one recommended stop and a short duration, this is a solid choice for a same-day excursion.
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
106.4 miles from Prosser, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 97
101.4 mi
1h 53m
I 82
78.8 mi
1h 25m
I 405
18.4 mi
23m
I 5
9.1 mi
11m
Wine Country Road
1.2 mi
2m
Broadway
0.9 mi
1m
Gap Road
0.2 mi
<1m
7th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 97
— 101.4 mi, about 1h 53m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 63 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,533 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,340
Quietest
2 AM
~135 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.8×
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 Prosser, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on Bennett Avenue
71 ft·6 sec·Bennett Avenue
2
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·7th Street
3
Turn left onto Wine Country Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Wine Country Road
4
Continue on Gap Road
0.2 mi·38 sec·Gap Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
6
Merge onto I 82; US 12
48 mi·52 min·I 82; US 12
7
Continue on I 82; US 97
31 mi·33 min·I 82; US 97
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97
101 mi·1 hr 53 min·US 97
Toward I 90 WestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 405
8.1 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi·2 min·I 405
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British ColumbiaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 5
9.1 mi·11 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 192Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward BroadwayUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi·1 min·Broadway
19
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft·2 sec·Hewitt Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 5m duration, leaving Prosser in the morning is ideal to make the most of daylight and arrive in Everett with ample time. Plan for one stop along the way; the longest stretch without a services break is 101.4 miles on US 97, so consider refueling before or during that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $45, so keep that in mind for your budget. Since it's a single-day drive, you have flexibility to depart when convenient.
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 106.4 miles from Prosser, WA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.4 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.4 miles or 1h 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 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everett, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Prosser, 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 Prosser, WA
This is one driving day of about 212.9 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Prosser, 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 US 97 for about 101.4 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 80.9 and 211 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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80.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|US 97
Keep slight left at fork onto US 97 toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West
8
182.3 mi into trip|~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 405: Renton, 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 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
8
182.5 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
7
201.4 mi into trip|~3h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
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.
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Co...
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211 mi into trip|~4h 1m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.47 one way
$82.95 round trip
$4.95/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$43.45
$86.90
premium
$5.39
$45.19
$90.37
diesel
$4.80
$40.20
$80.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.9
0
$22.35
$10.22
Efficient EV
53.2
0
$18.63
$8.52
EV Truck/SUV
85.2
1
$29.81
$13.63
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Prosser, WA
Late night
in Prosser on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
W 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 1:46PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 1:07PM PDT until July 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Destination
Everett, WA
Late night
in Everett on Sunday
Local time
3:59 AM
PDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 mph37% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 1:46PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 16 at 1:07PM PDT until July 16 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
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
26 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
4h 5m 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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 183.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is nearly all highway, with 98% of the 212.9 miles on major roads. You'll experience a 101.4-mile stretch on US 97, offering a significant period of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads, if any, will be minimal. Expect a high volume of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.4 mi on US 97.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 97 and I 82. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.9 miles in near US 97.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 212.9 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 80.9 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,536 ft84 ft
Total Climb
2,498 ft
Total Descent
3,078 ft
Highest Point
2,536 ft
~136.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,453 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Prosser, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Vancouver British Columbia.
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 5m. Total distance: 212.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.4 miles on US 97. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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 Everett, 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 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 80.9 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 182.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Everett, WA, but most travelers stay overnight.
