Origin
Everett, WA
Evening in Everett on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Ephrata, WA
Drive Time
3h 44m
Distance
192.7 mi
310 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 32m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 10m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 51m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 37m
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
Traveling from Everett to Ephrata covers 192.7 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 44 minutes of drive time. Because this route is entirely within Washington, you will transition from the coastal influence of the Puget Sound area toward the interior geography of the state. It is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting approximately $40 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Since the journey is straightforward and highway-focused, it is a practical choice for those who prefer consistent, predictable roads over winding backroads.
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
96.3 miles from Everett, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily weighted toward high-speed travel, with 98% of the journey spent on highways like I-405, I-90, and WA-283. You will spend the bulk of your time on a significant 141.5-mile stretch along I-90, which serves as the primary backbone of the drive. Expect a classic interstate experience that prioritizes efficiency and speed over technical maneuvering. As you transition off the major interstates onto WA-283, the character of the road shifts slightly to accommodate the final leg of your journey. Be prepared for a consistent, highway-focused pace that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination.
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 141.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and WA 283. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 192.7 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: near the start (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Broadway
Turn right onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
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 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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I 405
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
7
30 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Towns Along This Route
Between Everett, WA and Ephrata, WA, road signs point toward Renton, Seattle and Soap Lake.
Renton
10.6 mi in
|
~14m
Seattle
29.5 mi in
|
~38m
Soap Lake
171.9 mi in
|
~3h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 141.5 mi | 2h 35m |
| WA 283 | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| I 405 | 18 mi | 22m |
| I 5 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Burke Spur | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue Southwest | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 141.5 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Ephrata, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
156 ft
·
3 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 5 South
5
Merge onto I 5
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 5
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 182
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 405
17 mi
·
21 min
·
I 405
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
141 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
·
I 90
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
13
Continue on WA 281 Spur
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Burke Spur
14
Turn right onto WA 283
20 mi
·
27 min
·
WA 283
15
Turn right onto 3rd Avenue Southwest
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
3rd Avenue Southwest
16
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue Southwest
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3 hour and 44 minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the majority of your time is spent on I-90, keep an eye on traffic patterns near urban centers before committing to your departure time. Filling your tank before hitting the long 141.5-mile stretch will help you avoid unnecessary stops during the most monotonous part of the trip. Because this is a single-day journey, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though leaving early helps avoid potential congestion on the interstate sections. Prioritize your fuel stops before transitioning to WA-283, as services may become less frequent once you exit the main interstate corridor.
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 96.3 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.5 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.3 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ephrata, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 192.7 miles and 3h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Everett, 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 141.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.3 mi from Everett, WA · 1h 52m 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 96.3 miles from Everett, 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 141.5 miles.
Arriving in Ephrata, WA
The final approach into Ephrata, 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 Ephrata, 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
$40.44 one way
$80.89 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $42.23 | $84.47 |
| premium | $5.77 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $42.81 | $85.62 |
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: 67.4 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 | 57.8 | 0 | $20.23 | $9.25 |
| Efficient EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.86 | $7.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.1 | 0 | $26.98 | $12.33 |
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
Ephrata, WA
Evening in Ephrata on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 44m 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 Ephrata, WA covers 192.7 miles and takes about 3h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, WA 283, 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 96.3 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 $40.44 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 11 significant decision points across 192.7 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: near the start (Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles (I 405): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Everett, WA and Ephrata, WA, road signs point toward Renton, Seattle and Soap Lake.
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