Trip from Everett, WA to Manson, WA

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 3m

Distance

169.4 mi

273 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 51m ★

6 AM

4h 4m

8 AM

4h 30m

10 AM

4h 13m

12 PM

4h 10m

3 PM

4h 14m

5 PM

4h 29m

8 PM

3h 56m

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

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Manson, WA

Yaroslav Shuraev

Trip Overview

This 169.4-mile journey from Everett, WA to Manson, WA is easily manageable as a one-day trip, taking approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes to complete. With 87% of the drive on highways, expect a relatively direct route. The estimated fuel cost is around $35, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on US 2, US 97 Alt, and Chumstick Highway. This drive falls within the Pacific Coast region, offering a straightforward travel experience. It's a solid choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive overnight planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

84.7 miles from Everett, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the route utilizing main roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 103.4 miles on US 2, which suggests a good portion of the drive will be on well-maintained, potentially faster roads. The transition to US 97 Alt and Chumstick Highway might introduce variations in road type and speed, but the overall character remains one of efficient travel. Expect a smooth, predominantly highway experience designed for covering distance.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 103.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 2 and US 97 Alt. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 2.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 2): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (US 2): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 85.2 miles (WA 207 / State Route 207): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 2

Merge onto US 2

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

24.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 2

Enter roundabout onto US 2

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

85.2 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | WA 207 / State Route 207

Turn left onto WA 207 / State Route 207

Navigation decision point

93.9 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | Beaver Valley Road

At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Valley Road

Navigation decision point

162.7 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | State Route 150

Enter roundabout onto State Route 150

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 2	103.4 mi	2h 21m
US 97 Alt	33.2 mi	45m
Chumstick Highway	11 mi	16m
Beaver Valley Road	7.7 mi	13m
State Route 150	6.5 mi	12m
State Route 207	3.8 mi	5m
West Manson Highway	1.1 mi	1m
Ohme Garden Road	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 2 — 103.4 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hewitt Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Hewitt Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 2 East: Snohomish

Merge onto US 2

13 mi · 17 min · US 2

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 2

11 mi · 17 min · US 2

Enter roundabout onto US 2

114 ft · 2 sec · US 2

Continue on US 2

60 mi · 1 hr 19 min · US 2

Turn left onto WA 207

3.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 207

Turn right onto Beaver Valley Road

4.9 mi · 7 min · Beaver Valley Road

At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Valley Road

2.8 mi · 5 min · Beaver Valley Road

Continue on Chumstick Highway

11 mi · 16 min · Chumstick Highway

Continue on Chumstick Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chumstick Road

Turn left onto US 2

19 mi · 26 min · US 2

Enter roundabout onto Easy Street

225 ft · 9 sec · Easy Street

Continue on Easy Street

350 ft · 11 sec · Easy Street

Turn right onto Ohme Garden Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ohme Garden Road

Enter roundabout onto US 97 Alt

198 ft · 2 sec · US 97 Alt

Continue on US 97 Alt

33 mi · 45 min · US 97 Alt

Continue on West Woodin Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Woodin Avenue

Turn left onto North Columbia Street

349 ft · 18 sec · North Columbia Street

Turn left onto WA 150

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Manson Highway

Enter roundabout onto State Route 150

101 ft · 2 sec · State Route 150

Continue on State Route 150

6.5 mi · 12 min · State Route 150

Continue on Wapato Way

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Wapato Way

Arrive at destination

WA 150

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to pull over. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially as you approach the latter half of the trip, as the longest stretch is over 100 miles. Given its manageable duration, this route is best tackled in a single day, avoiding the need for an overnight stay. A good tip is to ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on the 103.4-mile segment on US 2.

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 84.7 miles from Everett, WA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.4 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.7 miles or 1h 55m 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 17m

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

Before You Leave

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

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 169.4 miles and 4h 3m.

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 US 2 for about 103.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.7 mi from Everett, WA · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterville, WA

85 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

Waterville, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waterville, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.7 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 2 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.4 miles.

Arriving in Manson, WA

The final approach into Manson, 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 Manson, 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

$35.45 one way

$70.91 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.58	$37.18	$74.36
premium	$5.77	$38.47	$76.94
diesel	$5.61	$37.40	$74.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.8	$17.79	$8.13
Efficient EV	42.4	$14.82	$6.78
EV Truck/SUV	67.8	$23.72	$10.84

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Everett, WA

Late night in Everett on Wednesday

Local time

2:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manson, WA

Late night in Manson on Wednesday

Local time

2:36 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Waterville, WA

85 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

2 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

4h 3m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Manson, WA covers 169.4 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 2, US 97 Alt, Chumstick Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.7 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 $35.45 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 3m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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