How far is Big Lake, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Big Lake, WA to Everett, WA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.07 mi
00h 42m
Flight
29.34 mi
47.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.34 mi
Kilometers
47.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.07 mi
Kilometers
61.27 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Thu, Oct 15, 12:05 PM PDT
Return by in Big Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 12:48 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Lake
2026-10-15T11:22
Arrive Everett
Thu, Oct 15, 12:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Big Lake
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Ketchum
WA

Census designated place

From Big Lake
19.4 mi
00h 21m
To Everett
18.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SSE
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Lake and Everett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Lake and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Big Lake Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Big Lake Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Division Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 15th Street

    1968 ft · 58 sec · South 15th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    2500 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto East Kincaid Street

    112 m · 15 sec · East Kincaid Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    31.7 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 2 East: Wenatchee, Everett Avenue

    1141 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett Avenue, City Center

    1032 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Everett Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Everett Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway

    972 ft · 23 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Lake and Everett.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32 mi · 84%
East Division Street
2.45 mi · 6%
State Route 9
1.46 mi · 4%
Everett Avenue
0.82 mi · 2%
Mount Vernon Big Lake Road
0.73 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

31.7 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Ketchum
00h 21m from Big Lake
Leave By
7:04 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Big Lake and Mostly Sunny near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Lake to Everett?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Ketchum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Big Lake and 18.7 miles from Everett.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Lake and Mostly Sunny near Everett.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Ketchum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Ketchum, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Ketchum.

RAIL

Stanwood station

5 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

17 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
RAIL

Everett Station

35 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Bellingham station

50 mi away
401 Harris Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Lake and Everett. Straight-line distance: 29.34 mi (47.22 km).

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#1 Big Lake

Located east of Mount Vernon in Skagit County, this residential community surrounds its namesake body of water in the low-lying foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates48.4028800, -122.2412700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 9 (-122.240972, 48.403023)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.57
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $7.28 $14.57
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.66 $15.33
Premium $5.98 $8.01 $16.02
Diesel $7.29 $9.77 $19.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Lake and Everett. The current time is 11:22:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.