Origin
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Friday
Local time
4:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Esperance, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esperance, WA
Eclipse Chasers
Trip Overview
The drive from Everett, WA to Esperance, WA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Pacific Highway, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 17.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Pacific Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.6 miles on I 5.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Pacific Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 5 South
5
1.6 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.
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Mountlake Terrace
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
220th Street Southwest
Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Esperance, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mountlake Terrace along the way.
Mountlake Terrace
14.2 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Pacific Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| 220th Street Southwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 236th Street Southwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Edmonds Way | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 12.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Esperance, WA.
1
Start on Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hewitt Avenue
2
Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 179
Toward Mountlake Terrace
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
129 ft
·
4 sec
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto 220th Street Southwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
220th Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto WA 99
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Pacific Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on WA 99
191 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pacific Highway
11
Take the exit
126 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto 236th Street Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
236th Street Southwest
13
Turn right onto WA 104
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Edmonds Way
14
Arrive at destination
WA 104
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.88 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Esperance, WA
Late night in Esperance on Friday
Local time
4:10 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
11 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
24m 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 Esperance, WA covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Pacific Highway, Broadway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 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 $3.58 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 17.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Esperance, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Mountlake Terrace along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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