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Trip from Everett, WA to Riverton, WA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

38 mi

61 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 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

Downtown Riverton, WA, WA

Riverton, WA

Frank Cone

Trip Overview

This straightforward 38-mile drive from Everett to Riverton, Washington, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 50 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-5, making it a highway-focused experience with a 89% highway share. With a projected fuel cost of just $8, this is an economical option for getting between these two points within the Pacific Coast region. Given its short distance and lack of designated stops, you'll find plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times. This journey is designed for efficiency, moving you quickly from one location to the next.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 38 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 (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, with nearly 90% of your journey on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.8 miles along I-5, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. While the majority is interstate, you'll also navigate sections of Tukwila International Boulevard and Broadway, introducing some local road elements as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience the efficiency of the freeway alongside a brief taste of urban or suburban thoroughfares.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 33.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Tukwila International Boulevard. 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.

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 8 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Broadway

Turn right onto Broadway

Navigation decision point

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.
8
35.4 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward Boeing Access Road, East Marginal Way

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 158 Toward Boeing Access Road, East Marginal Way
5
36 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Pacific Highway South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Pacific Highway South

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 Riverton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Pacific Highway South along the way.

Pacific Highway South

36 mi in | ~46m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 33.8 mi 42m
Tukwila International Boulevard 1.6 mi 2m
Broadway 1.1 mi 1m
Boeing Access Road 0.4 mi <1m
South 133rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
South 132nd Street 0.1 mi <1m
Hewitt Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 33.8 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Riverton, 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

34 mi · 42 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 158 Toward Boeing Access Road, East Marginal Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Turn right onto Boeing Access Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Boeing Access Road
Use the right lane.
8

Keep slight left at fork

216 ft · 6 sec
Toward Pacific Highway South
9

Continue on this road

125 ft · 2 sec · this road
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn slight left onto Tukwila International Boulevard

1.6 mi · 2 min · Tukwila International Boulevard
11

Turn right onto South 132nd Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South 132nd Street
12

Continue on South 133rd Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · South 133rd Street
13

Arrive at destination

South 133rd Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19 mi from Everett, WA · 24m 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

Burien, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shoreline, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Riverton, WA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Riverton, 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

$7.95 one way

$15.91 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $8.34 $16.68
premium $5.77 $8.63 $17.26
diesel $5.61 $8.39 $16.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

3:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverton, WA

Afternoon in Riverton on Thursday

Local time

3:44 PM

PDT

Current temp

43°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

14 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

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 Riverton, WA covers 38 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Tukwila International Boulevard, 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 19 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 $7.95 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 8 decision points packed into just 38 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Everett, WA to Riverton, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Pacific Highway South along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.

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