Origin
Everett, WA
Morning in Everett on Friday
Local time
9:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Everett, WA to Tukwila, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
38.7 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tukwila, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Everett, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 38.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Broadway, Interurban Avenue South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 38.7 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 (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 50m highway drive covering 38.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Broadway. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.8 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 11 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 35.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Broadway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 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 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 7 key pointsThese 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
37.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Tukwila, Interurban Avenue
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 156
Toward Tukwila, Interurban Avenue
6
37.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Interurban Avenue South
Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 35.8 mi | 44m |
| Broadway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Interurban Avenue South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 58th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 141st Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hewitt Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 144th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 35.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, WA and Tukwila, 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
36 mi
·
44 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 156
Toward Tukwila, Interurban Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Interurban Avenue South
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South 141st Place
445 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 141st Place
9
Continue on 58th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
58th Avenue South
10
Turn right onto South 144th Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
South 144th Street
11
Arrive at destination
South 144th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Everett, WA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Everett, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tukwila, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Tukwila, 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
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.49 | $16.99 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Tukwila, WA
Morning in Tukwila on Friday
Local time
9:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
9 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
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 Tukwila, WA covers 38.7 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, Broadway, Interurban Avenue South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 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 $8.10 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 50m drive. You will face about 7 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Everett, WA to Tukwila, 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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