Trip from Colfax, WA to Everett, WA

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

292.9 mi

471 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 43m ★

6 AM

5h 56m

8 AM

6h 22m

10 AM

6h 5m

12 PM

6h 2m

3 PM

6h 6m

5 PM

6h 20m

8 PM

5h 48m

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

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Colfax, WA

Abraham Castro

Trip Overview

Spanning 292.9 miles across Washington State, your trip from Colfax to Everett is a straightforward journey typically taking 5 hours and 55 minutes. Because this route is designed for efficiency, it functions perfectly as a single-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $61 for fuel to cover the distance. By utilizing WA 26, I-90, and I-405, you stay on high-speed thoroughfares for the vast majority of your travel. This highway-focused path provides a practical way to cross the state, though you should be prepared for a consistent pace throughout the journey.

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

146.5 miles from Colfax, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient transit, as this route consists of 97% highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on WA 26, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 129.3 miles. The character of the drive is defined by these fast, high-speed corridors that prioritize steady progress over local stops. As you transition from the eastern portion of the state toward the I-90 and I-405 segments, the road environment shifts to accommodate heavier traffic flows. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who appreciate a predictable road surface and minimal turns.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

WA 26 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 26 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 262.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 292.9 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 262.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 262.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 281.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

262.4 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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

262.6 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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

281.5 mi into trip | ~5h 39m 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...

291.1 mi into trip | ~5h 51m 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...

291.4 mi into trip | ~5h 52m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Broadway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Broadway

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Colfax, WA to Everett, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.

Bellevue

262.6 mi in | ~5h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
WA 26	129.3 mi	2h 44m
I 90	127.9 mi	2h 21m
I 405	18.4 mi	23m
I 5	9.1 mi	11m
Colfax Airport Road	3 mi	4m
Broadway	0.9 mi	1m
West Fairview Street	0.6 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: WA 26 — 129.3 mi, about 2h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

98 ft · 9 sec · this road

Turn right onto WA 272

138 ft · 12 sec · East Canyon Street

Turn left onto US 195

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto West Fairview Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Fairview Street

Continue on West Almota Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Almota Road

Turn right onto Colfax Airport Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · Colfax Airport Road

Turn left onto WA 26

129 mi · 2 hr 44 min · WA 26

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road

Toward I 90 West: Seattle

Merge onto I 90

128 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 90

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 10 Toward I 405: Renton, Everett Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 405

8.1 mi · 10 min · I 405

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

8.4 mi · 10 min · I 405

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 405

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 5

9.1 mi · 11 min · I 5

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Broadway Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 2 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Arrive at destination

Hewitt Avenue

Trip Plan

Planning for this 292.9-mile haul is simple since the route requires only one major stop to keep you refreshed. Given the duration of nearly six hours, try to depart early in the morning to avoid congestion as you approach the Everett area. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 129.3-mile stretch on WA 26, as service stations may be spaced out. Since this is an intense highway drive, schedule your single break strategically to break up the monotony of the interstate. Staying flexible with your departure time will help you navigate the transition onto I-405 with much less stress.

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 146.5 miles from Colfax, WA, or about 3h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.3 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 146.5 miles or 3h 7m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everett, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Colfax, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Colfax, WA

This is one driving day of about 292.9 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colfax, 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 WA 26 for about 129.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 146.5 mi from Colfax, WA · 3h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yakima, WA

146 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.

Pacing Suggestions

College Place, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yakima, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.5 miles from Colfax, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before WA 26 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.3 miles.

Arriving in Everett, WA

The final approach into Everett, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Everett, WA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.47 one way

$122.95 round trip

$5.33/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.57	$64.20	$128.39
premium	$5.77	$66.55	$133.10
diesel	$5.64	$65.07	$130.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.9	1	$30.75	$14.06
Efficient EV	73.2	0	$25.63	$11.72
EV Truck/SUV	117.2	1	$41.01	$18.75

Gas CO2

102 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Colfax, WA

Evening in Colfax on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Everett, WA

Evening in Everett on Sunday

Local time

7:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 55m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Colfax, WA to Everett, WA covers 292.9 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are WA 26, I 90, I 405. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 146.5 miles from Colfax, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Colfax, WA to Everett, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Bellevue along the way.

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Trip from Colfax, WA to Everett, WA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Everett, WA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Colfax, WA

Everett, WA

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 55m on the road

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