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Trip from Tumwater, WA to Everett, WA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

90.7 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

31 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Tumwater, WA, WA

Tumwater, WA

Ken Cheatham

Trip Overview

This 90.7-mile drive from Tumwater, WA, to Everett, WA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-5, with brief stints on Broadway and 2nd Avenue Southwest, making it a highway-focused journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, this is an economical trip. The route covers a relatively short distance, making it a straightforward option for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination fall within the Pacific Coast region, keeping the scenery consistent.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.3 miles from Tumwater, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 87.2 mi 1h 49m
Broadway 0.9 mi 1m
2nd Avenue Southwest 0.7 mi 1m
Deschutes Way 0.4 mi <1m
Boston Street Southeast 0.1 mi <1m
Custer Way Southwest 0.1 mi <1m
Hewitt Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 87.2 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tumwater, WA and Everett, WA.

1

Start on this road

80 ft · 4 sec · this road
2

Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
3

Turn right onto Custer Way Southwest

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Custer Way Southwest
4

Turn right onto Boston Street Southeast

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Boston Street Southeast
5

At end of road, turn right onto Deschutes Way

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Deschutes Way
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
7

Merge onto I 5

29 mi · 36 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

58 mi · 1 hr 13 min · I 5
Use the slight right lane.
9

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.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward Broadway Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broadway
12

Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 1-hour 56-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic, especially as you approach the Seattle metropolitan area. With no designated stops in the data, you have flexibility to pause for breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many services along I-5. The longest stretch on I-5 is substantial, so ensure your vehicle is fueled and comfortable before you embark. A specific tip: be aware of potential traffic congestion on I-5, particularly during peak commute times, which could extend your travel time beyond the estimated 1 hour 56 minutes.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.3 miles from Tumwater, WA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.2 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 20 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

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 Tumwater, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tumwater, WA

This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Tumwater, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 87.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Renton, WA

45 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Renton, WA to Everett, WA

38.5 mi · 52m

Pacing Suggestions

Lakewood, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Renton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Tumwater, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Luca Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Everett, Washington

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14257891279

Visit website

Urban City Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mountlake Terrace, Washington

0.5 mi

The Sisters Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Everett, Washington

0.5 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lakewood, Washington

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 25min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Tacoma, Washington

1.9 mi

Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Federal Way, Washington

2 mi

Luca Italian Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Everett, Washington

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14257891279

Visit website

Urban City Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+14257761273

Visit website

The Sisters Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Everett, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14252520480

Visit website

Yi's Traditional Korean Beef Soup Restaurant (이가네 전통 설렁탕)

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 8:30 am–9 pm

+12533011655

Visit website

Emory's on Silver Lake

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Everett, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+14253377772

Visit website

Pellegrino's | Italian Kitchen & Catering

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13607099020

Visit website

jean-pierre's three16

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: Closed

+13607049232

Visit website

Altura

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 6–10 pm

+12064026749

Visit website

Gravity Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Lakewood, Washington

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+12534478740

Visit website

Naomi Joe Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12532373403

Visit website

Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Federal Way, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12064605185

Visit website

Santo Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12064031678

Visit website

Painted Plate

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Olympia, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13607052103

Visit website

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Renton, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12532368630

Visit website

Herkimer Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12067840202

Visit website

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Kent, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–5 pm

+12538725580

SeaTac Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Silver Lake Rest Area (closed)

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

Escape Everett

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Everett, Washington

Visit website

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Olympia, Washington

+13607539467

Visit website

Pioneer Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tumwater, Washington

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13607544160

Visit website

Swan Creek Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12533051000

Visit website

Lake Lois Habitat Reserve

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Lacey, WA

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+13604910857

Visit website

STAR Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tacoma, Washington

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12534043939

Visit website

Jimi Hendrix Statue

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Seattle, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

Space Needle

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive

Seattle, Washington

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+12069052100

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 89.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | Boston Street Southeast

Turn right onto Boston Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | Deschutes Way

At end of road, turn right onto Deschutes Way

Navigation decision point

6
30.4 mi into trip | ~39m in | I 5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 5

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
8
88.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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
89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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

$18.98 one way

$37.97 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $19.91 $39.82
premium $5.77 $20.60 $41.19
diesel $5.61 $20.03 $40.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Kingswood Drive - Tesla Supercharger

Tumwater, WA

Tesla

20 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lacey, WA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Tumwater, WA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mullinax Ford of Olympia

Olympia, WA

SYNERGEV

6 DCFC

Fred Meyer 186 (Lacey, WA)

Lacey, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ARCO, Hawks Prairie Rd NE, Lacey, WA

Lacey, WA

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

Walmart 3531 (Lacey, WA)

Lacey, WA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Flying J Travel Center 1169

Tumwater, WA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 13 Electrify America: 4 Tesla: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 EVCS: 1 RED_E: 1 SYNERGEV: 1 Blink Network: 1 7CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.52 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.94 $3.63
EV Truck/SUV 36.3 0 $12.70 $5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 Apr 21, 2026

Origin

Tumwater, WA

Late night in Tumwater on Tuesday

Local time

5:41 AM

PDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Tuesday

Local time

5:41 AM

PDT

Current temp

49°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 3 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:24AM 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

20 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

1h 56m 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

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 62.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that's 96% on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on fast-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 87.2 miles on I-5. This highway-focused profile suggests a journey that prioritizes efficiency over winding, scenic byways. While the core of the drive is interstate, you’ll experience brief transitions onto local roads like Broadway and 2nd Avenue Southwest, offering minor shifts in the driving environment before returning to the main highway.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.2 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Broadway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Boston Street Southeast.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 90.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (Boston Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Deschutes Way): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Tumwater, WA

Full guide →

Tumwater is a city in the southern Puget Sound region of Washington State, just south of Olympia.

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.

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

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 1h 56m. Total distance: 90.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.2 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.8 miles (Boston Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Deschutes Way): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 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.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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