Drive or Fly: Midland, WA to Everett, 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 TIW–PAE. At 63 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 26m

Distance

63.8 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

26 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

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 33m

7m in the air

Air Distance

57 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

15 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midland, WA → TIW 16m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PAE → Everett, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Midland, WA TIW — Tacoma Narrows Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

Everett, WA PAE — Seattle Paine Field International Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TIW and PAE. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 1m

2h 1m on rail

Total Cost

$10

CO2

3 kg

Route

Amtrak Cascades

Door-to-Door Timeline

Midland, WA → Tacoma 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 121m

Arrival 10m

Everett Amtrak Station → Everett, WA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Tacoma 5 mi, ~10m drive

To Everett Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	1h 26m	2h 33m	3h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$10
Carbon footprint	26 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂	3 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

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

63.8 mi 1h 25m

via I 5, East Portland Avenue

Alternative (+2 min)

65.7 mi 1h 28m

via I 5, I 405, East Portland Avenue

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