Drive or Fly: Everett, WA to Five Corners, WA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for PAE–PDX. At 191 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 47m

Distance

191.6 mi

Total Cost

$78

CO2

77 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$43
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
Wear and tear on vehicle
Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 39m

19m in the air

Air Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Everett, WA → PAE 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 19m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
PDX → Five Corners, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Everett, WA PAE — Seattle Paine Field International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive
Five Corners, WA PDX — Portland International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PAE and PDX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
Airport security and check-in overhead
No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
Luggage fees and restrictions
Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 3h 47m 2h 39m
Total cost (1 person) $78 $126
Carbon footprint 77 kg CO2 41 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 12, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Everett, WA to Five Corners, WA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.