How far is Everett, WA from Cheney, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Cheney, WA is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.65 mi
05h 26m
Flight
217.62 mi
350.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.62 mi
Kilometers
350.23 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.65 mi
Kilometers
464.53 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cheney
Mon, Apr 13, 4:15 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Mon, Apr 13, 9:41 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-12T22:48
Arrive Cheney
Mon, Apr 13, 4:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Everett
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
Kittitas
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Everett
144 mi
02h 43m
To Cheney
144.6 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday Night

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    47 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South

    2321 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle

    2527 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    247 mi · 4 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 904 East, Tyler Cheney Highway: Tyler, Cheney

    1560 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

    9 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    43 m · 10 sec · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    45 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
247 mi · 86%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 7%
I 5 South
9.43 mi · 3%
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
8.98 mi · 3%
West 1st Street
1.87 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

247 mi · 04h 29m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
217.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 43m from Everett
Leave By
6:06 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Everett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from Everett and 144.6 miles from Cheney.

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

The direct path is about 217.6 miles (350.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 6:06 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.32 one way or $106.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Everett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cheney.

Stop Ideas Near Kittitas

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

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

RAIL

Columbia Station

49 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

52 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

71 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

71 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Cheney. Straight-line distance: 217.62 mi (350.23 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Cheney

#2 Cheney

City in the U.

Population12,930
Coordinates47.4873900, -117.5757600
Altitude717
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Cheney (-117.57576, 47.48739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.56 L · about $53.32
Round trip
$106.65
20.38 gal · 77.12 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $53.32 $106.65
Mid-grade $5.57 $56.73 $113.46
Premium $5.77 $58.81 $117.61
Diesel $5.47 $55.71 $111.42

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Everett and Cheney. The current time is 22:48:31.

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.