Origin
Everett, WA
Afternoon in Everett on Friday
Local time
4:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Clear Lake, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clear Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Trip Overview
This 41.5-mile drive from Everett, WA to Clear Lake, WA is a quick trip, taking about 55 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily travel on I-5, East College Way, and State Route 9, with 88% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Pacific Coast region and is a straightforward drive, perfect for when you want to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 41.5-mile route, with 88% of your time spent on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.2 miles on I-5, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads are I-5, East College Way, and State Route 9, the drive leans heavily into the interstate experience. This means you'll likely experience a fairly direct and efficient journey, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous roadside exploration compared to more rural routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 33.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and East College Way. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 529 / Everett Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Broadway
Turn left onto Broadway
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WA 529 / Everett Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 / Everett Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
34.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward WA 538 East: College Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WA 538 East: College Way
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 33.2 mi | 38m |
| East College Way | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| State Route 9 | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Everett Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 33.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Clear Lake, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
3
Turn right onto WA 529
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
5
Merge onto I 5
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward WA 538 East: College Way
7
Turn right onto East College Way
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
East College Way
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto WA 9
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 9
9
Continue on WA 9
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 9
10
Turn right onto Lake Street
181 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lake Street
11
Turn left
25 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Everett, WA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clear Lake, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clear Lake, 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
$8.69 one way
$17.37 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Clear Lake, WA
Afternoon in Clear Lake on Friday
Local time
4:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Mount Vernon, WA
21 mi in
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
1 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
55m 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 Clear Lake, WA covers 41.5 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, East College Way, State Route 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $8.69 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.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WA 529 / Everett Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Everett, WA to Clear Lake, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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