How far is Elma, WA from Everett, WA?
The driving distance from Elma, WA to Everett, WA is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third most populous city in Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elma and Everett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma and Everett.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
56 m · 10 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1317 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1519 ft · 35 sec · South 3rd Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 12 East: Centralia, Olympia
1244 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olympic Highway
1982 ft · 28 sec · Olympic Highway
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Continue straight
21.1 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2818 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elma and Everett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Olympic Highway
Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Elma and Sunny near Everett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elma to Everett?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Elma and 58.7 miles from Everett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.66 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elma and Sunny near Everett.
Stop Ideas Near Tacoma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
City Hall Park
Auburn Building Permits
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tacoma.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elma and Everett. Straight-line distance: 87.84 mi (141.37 km).
#1 Elma
City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States
| Population | 3,378 |
| Coordinates | 47.0034300, -123.4087700 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Everett
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 112,482 |
| Coordinates | 47.9789800, -122.2020800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $23.05 | $46.09 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $22.63 | $45.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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