Origin
Ephrata, WA
Evening in Ephrata on Sunday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ephrata, WA to Everett, WA
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
192.4 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ephrata, WA
Ahmad Shaufi
Trip Overview
Spanning 192.4 miles, this trip from Ephrata to Everett is a straightforward trek across Washington that takes approximately 3 hours and 43 minutes. Because the drive is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay to reach your destination. You will primarily navigate via Basin Street Southwest, I-90, and I-405, making it a very efficient connection between these two Pacific Coast locales. Budgeting about $40 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and directness over detours, making it an ideal choice if you simply need to get from point A to point B without unnecessary complications.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.2 miles from Ephrata, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 192.4-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You should prepare for a significant interstate experience, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 141.3 miles along I-90. While the initial leg involves local transitions, the drive quickly settles into a consistent, fast-paced rhythm once you hit the main highway arteries. Expect a blend of efficient interstate travel that transitions into the busier traffic patterns found on I-405 as you approach the Everett area. It is a utilitarian drive that favors steady speeds, so keep your focus sharp during the long, sustained highway portions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 141.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Basin Street Southwest. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 161.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 192.4 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 161.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
161.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m 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
8
162 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
7
180.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m 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...
8
190.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
190.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m 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
Between Ephrata, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Vancouver British Columbia.
Bellevue
162 mi in
|
~3h 4m
Vancouver British Columbia
180.9 mi in
|
~3h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 141.3 mi | 2h 35m |
| Basin Street Southwest | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| I 405 | 18.4 mi | 23m |
| I 5 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 141.3 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ephrata, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue Southwest
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
2
Turn left onto WA 28
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Basin Street Southwest
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 90 West: Seattle
4
Merge onto I 90
141 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
·
I 90
Use the none lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 10
Toward I 405: Renton, Everett
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 405
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 405
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 405
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 5
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the none lane.
15
Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes under four hours, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best avoids peak traffic congestion near the Everett end of the route. Planning for just one stop is sufficient to keep you refreshed throughout the 192.4-mile trek. Be mindful that the 141.3-mile stretch on I-90 is the core of your trip, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting that segment to avoid unnecessary pauses. Given the reliance on major interstates, checking real-time traffic reports before you leave Ephrata is a smart move to navigate potential delays on I-405. Take advantage of the single planned stop to stretch your legs, as the majority of your time will be spent seated behind the wheel.
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 96.2 miles from Ephrata, WA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.3 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.2 miles or 1h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 59m
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 Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, WA
This is one driving day of about 192.4 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ephrata, 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 I 90 for about 141.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.2 mi from Ephrata, WA · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.2 miles from Ephrata, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.3 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
$40.38 one way
$80.76 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $42.17 | $84.34 |
| premium | $5.77 | $43.71 | $87.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.74 | $85.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.20 | $9.24 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77 | 0 | $26.94 | $12.31 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Everett, WA
Evening in Everett on Sunday
Local time
7:44 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
96 mi in
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
10 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
3h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ephrata, WA to Everett, WA covers 192.4 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, Basin Street Southwest, 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 96.2 miles from Ephrata, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.38 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 192.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 161.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ephrata, WA and Everett, WA, road signs point toward Bellevue and Vancouver British Columbia.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Everett, WA
More trips to Everett, WA
Explore more options from Ephrata, WA or browse trips ending in Everett, WA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WA road trips.
Explore maps for Ephrata, WA or Everett, WA on MapSof.net.