How far is Cle Elum, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Cle Elum, WA to Everett, WA is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.56 mi
01h 46m
Flight
79.96 mi
128.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.96 mi
Kilometers
128.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.56 mi
Kilometers
168.27 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Mon, May 25, 12:14 AM PDT
Return by in Cle Elum
Mon, May 25, 2:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cle Elum
2026-05-24T22:28
Arrive Everett
Mon, May 25, 12:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cle Elum
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Riverbend
WA

Census-designated place in King County, Washington (state), USA

From Cle Elum
52.3 mi
00h 53m
To Everett
52.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cle Elum and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    63 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Pine Street

    149 m · 23 sec · North Pine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    993 ft · 34 sec · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cle Elum 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
73.2 mi · 70%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 18%
I 5 North
9.61 mi · 9%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 2%
West 2nd Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Everett City Center
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

72.9 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
00h 53m from Cle Elum
Leave By
2:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cle Elum and Partly Sunny near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cle Elum to Everett?

The road trip is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverbend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Cle Elum and 52.3 miles from Everett.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cle Elum and Partly Sunny near Everett.

Stop Ideas Near Riverbend

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

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

RAIL

Tukwila station

37 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
BUS

Skykomish (Eastbound), WA

40 mi away
147 5th Street North
BUS

Skykomish, Washington

40 mi away
90000 Highway 2
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

46 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cle Elum and Everett. Straight-line distance: 79.96 mi (128.69 km).

Cle Elum

#1 Cle Elum

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

Population2,098
Coordinates47.1954000, -120.9392500
Altitude583
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-120.939123, 47.19538)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.97 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
7.38 gal · 27.94 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $5.57 $20.54 $41.08
Premium $5.77 $21.29 $42.59
Diesel $5.47 $20.17 $40.35

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cle Elum and Everett. The current time is 22:28:20.

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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.