Drive Time
5h 26m
Distance
288.6 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
The drive from Everett, WA to Cheney, WA covers 288.6 miles and takes about 5h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, I 5 South, I 405 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.46 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
144.3 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 26m drive with frequent turns across 288.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 405 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 904 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Cheney, WA.
Start on Hewitt Avenue
Turn right onto Broadway
Take the ramp straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 904 East, Tyler Cheney Highway: Tyler, Cheney
Turn right onto Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
Continue on West 1st Street
Turn left onto College Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.3 miles or 2h 43m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheney, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Everett, 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 Everett, WA
This is one driving day of about 288.6 miles and 5h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.3 mi from Everett, WA · 2h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 144.3 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cheney, 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 Cheney, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$59.46 one way
$118.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $63.25 | $126.51 |
| premium | $5.77 | $65.57 | $131.14 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $62.12 | $124.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.30 | $13.85 |
| Efficient EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.25 | $11.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.4 | 1 | $40.40 | $18.47 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Everett on Saturday
Local time
4:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Cheney on Saturday
Local time
4:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
31°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
52°F
Monroe, WA
144 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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