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

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Cle Elum, WA is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.83 mi
02h 05m
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
104.83 mi
Kilometers
168.71 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cle Elum
Mon, May 25, 1:31 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Mon, May 25, 3:37 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-05-24T23:25
Arrive Cle Elum
Mon, May 25, 1:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Riverbend
WA

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

From Everett
52.3 mi
01h 02m
To Cle Elum
52.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Exit 84: Cle Elum, South Cle Elum

    2706 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West 1st Street

    993 ft · 38 sec · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Pine Street

    149 m · 23 sec · North Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    63 m · 15 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 Cle Elum.

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
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
73.4 mi · 70%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 18%
I 5 South
9.43 mi · 9%
Broadway
1.14 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Exit 84
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverbend
01h 02m from Everett
Leave By
2:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near Cle Elum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 Everett and 52.5 miles from Cle Elum.

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 24.8 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 2:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.36 one way or $38.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Everett and Cle Elum. Straight-line distance: 79.96 mi (128.69 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Cle Elum

#2 Cle Elum

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

Population2,098
Coordinates47.1954000, -120.9392500
Altitude583
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Cle Elum (-120.93925, 47.1954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
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
3.7 gal
14 L · about $19.36
Round trip
$38.72
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $19.36 $38.72
Mid-grade $5.57 $20.60 $41.20
Premium $5.77 $21.35 $42.71
Diesel $5.47 $20.23 $40.46

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 Everett and Cle Elum. The current time is 23:25:20.

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.