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Trip from Everett, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

67.5 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

Downtown Prairie Ridge, WA, WA

Prairie Ridge, WA

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

The drive from Everett, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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 $14.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.8 miles from Everett, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 67.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Everett, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Everett, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway
I 5 South
I 405 South
WA 167 South
Valley Freeway
WA 410 East
Elhi Hill Road
South Prairie Road East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Broadway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hewitt Avenue

128 ft · 7 sec · Hewitt Avenue
2

Turn right onto Broadway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Broadway
3

Take the ramp straight

154 ft · 4 sec
4

Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South

0.4 mi · 58 sec · I 5 South
5

Merge slight right

9.0 mi · 11 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
7

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min
8

Keep slight right

26 mi · 32 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

0.5 mi · 1 min · WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
10

Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

0.5 mi · 57 sec · WA 167 South: Auburn
11

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

19 mi · 24 min · Valley Freeway
12

Take the exit slight right toward WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima

0.6 mi · 47 sec · WA 410 East: Sumner, Yakima
13

Continue straight

4.7 mi · 6 min
14

Continue on Elhi Hill Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Elhi Hill Road
15

Turn right onto South Prairie Road East

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Prairie Road East
16

Turn right onto 214th Avenue East

1.3 mi · 2 min · 214th Avenue East
17

Turn right onto 128th Street Court East

0.2 mi · 38 sec · 128th Street Court East
18

Turn left onto 211th Avenue Court East

0.1 mi · 26 sec · 211th Avenue Court East
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.8 miles from Everett, WA, or about 45m into the drive.

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 15 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.8 miles or 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Everett, WA

This is one driving day of about 67.5 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Everett, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.8 mi from Everett, WA · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Renton, WA

34 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

Woodinville, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Renton, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Prairie Ridge, WA

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.13 one way

$28.25 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $14.82 $29.63
premium $5.77 $15.33 $30.66
diesel $5.61 $14.90 $29.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.09 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Friday

Local time

12:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prairie Ridge, WA

Late night in Prairie Ridge on Friday

Local time

12:40 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

1h 31m 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 Everett, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Broadway, I 5 South, I 405 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Everett, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Everett, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is easy. At 1h 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Everett, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Everett, WA to Prairie Ridge, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Data sources

The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.

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