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

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Big Lake, WA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.74 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.34 mi
47.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 2:14 PM PDT
Return by in Everett
Thu, Oct 15, 3:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Big Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 2:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Everett
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
Arlington
WA

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Everett
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To Big Lake
19.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 10 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    972 ft · 23 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Everett Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Everett Avenue

  4. 4

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

    1349 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn sharp right onto Broad Street

    2481 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South 15th Street

    1968 ft · 58 sec · South 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Division Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Division Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Division Street

    23 m · 2 sec · East Division Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Division Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Vernon Big Lake Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mount Vernon Big Lake Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 9

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 9

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 9

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
32.1 mi · 83%
East Division Street
2.45 mi · 6%
State Route 9
1.46 mi · 4%
Everett Avenue
0.75 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

31.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
00h 25m from Everett
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near Big Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Everett and 19.4 miles from Big Lake.

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 9.5 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 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

17 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

25 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

30 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

40 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

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

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 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
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Big Lake (-122.24127, 48.40288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.84 $15.67
Premium $5.98 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $7.29 $9.99 $19.98

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 Everett and Big Lake. The current time is 13:22:19.

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.