How far is Clarkston, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Clarkston, WA to Everett, WA is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
327.73 mi
05h 41m
Flight
265 mi
426.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265 mi
Kilometers
426.47 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.73 mi
Kilometers
527.43 km
Drive Time
05h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM PDT
Return by in Clarkston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkston
2026-04-22T19:31
Arrive Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkston
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Royal City
WA

City in Grant County, Washington, United States

From Clarkston
164.5 mi
02h 50m
To Everett
163.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarkston and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    1325 ft · 51 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Inland Empire Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Inland Empire Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 12

    25 mi · 31 min · US Highway 12

  5. 5

    Continue on Villard

    2811 ft · 36 sec · Villard

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    13.8 mi · 17 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Owens Road

    46 m · 9 sec · Owens Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    92 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Route 261

    29.3 mi · 51 min · State Route 261

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Highway 26

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 26

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · State Route 26

  14. 14

    Continue on Road 13 Southwest

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Road 13 Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 26 West

    6.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 26 West

  16. 16

    Continue on I 90 West: Seattle

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    127.9 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
129 mi · 39%
State Route 26
63.1 mi · 19%
State Route 261
29.3 mi · 9%
US Highway 12
25 mi · 8%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 6%
Main Street
13.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.7 mi
265 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Royal City
02h 50m from Clarkston
Leave By
5:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Clarkston and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarkston to Everett?

The road trip is about 327.7 miles (527.4 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Royal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Clarkston and 163.2 miles from Everett.

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

The direct path is about 265 miles (426.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.55 one way or $121.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Clarkston and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

Stop Ideas Near Royal City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Royal City, 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 Royal City.

BUS

Moses Lake, Washington

37 mi away
1819 East Kittleson Road
BUS

Quincy, Washington

41 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Ephrata, WA

45 mi away
1352 Basin Street SW
RAIL

Ephrata

47 mi away
24 Alder St NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkston and Everett. Straight-line distance: 265 mi (426.47 km).

Clarkston

#1 Clarkston

City in Washington

Population7,500
Coordinates46.4162900, -117.0455700
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-117.045577, 46.416277)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.57 gal
43.78 L · about $60.55
Round trip
$121.09
23.14 gal · 87.56 L
Estimated CO2
102.8 kg one way
Round trip: 205.6 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $60.55 $121.09
Mid-grade $5.57 $64.41 $128.82
Premium $5.77 $66.77 $133.54
Diesel $5.47 $63.25 $126.51

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarkston and Everett. The current time is 19:31:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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