The drive from Walla Walla, WA to Everett, WA covers 293.9 miles and takes about 5h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 12, US 97, I 82 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.8 miles on US 12.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
146.9 miles from Walla Walla, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 12
116.8 mi
2h 10m
US 97
101.4 mi
1h 53m
I 82
31 mi
33m
I 405
18.4 mi
23m
I 182
11.8 mi
12m
I 5
9.1 mi
11m
West Pine Street
0.9 mi
1m
Broadway
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 116.8 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walla Walla, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on South 5th Avenue
0.1 mi·23 sec·South 5th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Rose Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Rose Street
3
Turn right onto WA 125
0.4 mi·37 sec·North 9th Avenue
4
Turn left onto WA 125
0.9 mi·1 min·West Pine Street
5
Enter roundabout onto WA 125 Spur
11 ft·0 sec·Northeast Myra Road
6
Continue on WA 125 Spur
0.2 mi·10 sec·Northeast Myra Road
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
8
Merge onto US 12
27 mi·31 min·US 12
9
Keep slight right at fork
287 ft·3 sec
10
Merge onto US 12
19 mi·21 min·US 12
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12
12 mi·12 min·I 182; US 12
Toward I 182, US 12Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
71 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 12
Toward I 82 West, US 12 West: Prosser, Yakima
13
Continue on I 82; US 97
31 mi·33 min·I 82; US 97
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 10Toward I 405: Renton, EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, BellevueUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 405
8.1 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi·10 min·I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi·2 min·I 405
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British ColumbiaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 5
9.1 mi·11 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 192Toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of EverettUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward BroadwayUse the slight right lane.
24
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi·1 min·Broadway
25
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft·2 sec·Hewitt Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
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 146.9 miles from Walla Walla, WA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.8 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 65 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.9 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 29m
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 Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla, WA
This is one driving day of about 293.9 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Walla Walla, 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 12 for about 116.8 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 48.2 and 292 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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48.2 mi into trip|~57m in|I 182; US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 182; US 12 toward I 182, US 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 182, US 12
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161.9 mi into trip|~3h 1m 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
263.3 mi into trip|~4h 54m 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
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263.5 mi into trip|~4h 55m 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
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292 mi into trip|~5h 31m 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
$61.51 one way
$123.02 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$64.51
$129.02
premium
$5.77
$66.74
$133.48
diesel
$5.61
$64.89
$129.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.2
1
$30.86
$14.11
Efficient EV
73.5
0
$25.72
$11.76
EV Truck/SUV
117.6
1
$41.15
$18.81
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Walla Walla, WA
Late night
in Walla Walla on Sunday
Local time
5:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Everett, WA
Late night
in Everett on Sunday
Local time
5:50 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
5h 35m 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...
8 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 263.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
293.9 mi in 5h 35m, mostly highway — 116.8 mi of that is on US 12.
98% 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: 116.8 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and US 97. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 48.2 miles in near I 182; US 12.
Driving Effort10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 293.9 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 48.2 miles (I 182; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.9 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Walla Walla, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Yakima and Bellevue.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 293.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 35m 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 116.8 miles on US 12. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 48.2 miles (I 182; US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.9 miles (US 97): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 263.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Everett, WA before the return drive.
