Origin
Nooksack, WA
Late night in Nooksack on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Nooksack, WA to Everett, WA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
77.1 mi
124 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nooksack, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nooksack, WA to Everett, WA covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 5, Everson Goshen Road, Mount Baker Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.4 miles on I 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.6 miles from Nooksack, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 77.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 5 and Everson Goshen Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.4 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 19 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 60.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and Everson Goshen Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.5 miles in near I 5.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
15.5 mi into trip
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~25m in
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I 5
Merge onto I 5
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
75.9 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
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 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
9
76.1 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
5
76.3 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur / Everett Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
77.1 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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Hewitt Avenue
Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 60.4 mi | 1h 10m |
| Everson Goshen Road | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| Mount Baker Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Sunset Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Everett Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nooksack Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Everson Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 60.4 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nooksack, WA and Everett, WA.
1
Start on East Madison Street
67 ft
·
8 sec
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East Madison Street
2
Turn left onto WA 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Nooksack Road
3
Turn right onto WA 544
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Columbia Street
4
Continue on WA 544
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
5
Continue on WA 544
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Everson Road
6
Turn straight onto WA 544
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Kale Street
7
Turn straight onto WA 544
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Mead Avenue
8
Continue on WA 544
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everson Goshen Road
9
Continue on Everson Goshen Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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Everson Goshen Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto WA 542
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Baker Highway
11
Continue on WA 542
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Sunset Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 5 South
13
Merge onto I 5
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 194
Toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Everett Avenue, City Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto WA 529 Spur
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Broadway
18
Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
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Hewitt Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Hewitt Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.6 miles from Nooksack, WA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.4 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 77.1 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.6 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Everett, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nooksack, 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 Nooksack, WA
This is one driving day of about 77.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nooksack, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 60.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Nooksack, WA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 77.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Nooksack, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 5 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.4 miles.
Arriving in Everett, WA
The final approach into Everett, 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 Everett, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.14 one way
$32.27 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| premium | $5.77 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.02 | $34.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Everett, WA
Late night in Everett on Wednesday
Local time
3:31 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
1h 37m 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 Nooksack, WA to Everett, WA covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 5, Everson Goshen Road, Mount Baker 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 38.6 miles from Nooksack, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 5): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Nooksack, WA to Everett, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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