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Trip from Everett, WA to Tukwila, WA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

38.7 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 47m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

city in King County, Washington, United States

Tukwila, WA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Everett, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 50m 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, Tukwila for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 38.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 38.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 Tukwila, WA is easy. At 50m 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 Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway
I 5 South
Tukwila
Interurban Avenue South
South 141st Place
58th Avenue South
South 144th Street

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 Tukwila, 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

36 mi · 44 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward Tukwila, Interurban Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Tukwila, Interurban Avenue
7

Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South

0.8 mi · 1 min · Interurban Avenue South
8

Turn right onto South 141st Place

446 ft · 13 sec · South 141st Place
9

Continue on 58th Avenue South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 58th Avenue South
10

Turn right onto South 144th Street

46 ft · 2 sec · South 144th Street
11

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.4 mi from Everett, WA · 25m into the drive

city in King County, Washington, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shoreline, WA

19 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

Renton, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shoreline, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tukwila, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tukwila, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.10 one way

$16.20 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $8.49 $16.99
premium $5.77 $8.79 $17.58
diesel $5.61 $8.54 $17.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55
EV Truck/SUV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Afternoon in Everett on Thursday

Local time

3:53 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tukwila, WA

Afternoon in Tukwila on Thursday

Local time

3:53 PM

PDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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

50m 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 Tukwila, WA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, I 5 South, Tukwila. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 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 $8.10 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 Tukwila, WA is easy. At 50m 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 Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Everett, WA to Tukwila, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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