How far is Everett, WA from Colfax, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Colfax, WA is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m 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
292.6 mi
05h 54m
Flight
238.48 mi
383.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.48 mi
Kilometers
383.79 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.6 mi
Kilometers
470.9 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colfax
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-23T04:23
Arrive Colfax
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 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
5:10 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
146 mi
02h 57m
To Colfax
146.6 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127.8 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    133.3 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Walla Walla Highway

    127 m · 7 sec · West Walla Walla Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Main Street

    3166 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    43 m · 8 sec · East Spring Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    78 m · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
128 mi · 44%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 6%
I 5 South
9.43 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.14 mi
North Main Street
0.6 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

133 mi · 02h 50m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
02h 57m from Everett
Leave By
5:10 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Everett and Chance Light Rain near Colfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 146 miles from Everett and 146.6 miles from Colfax.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 5:10 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.00 one way or $108.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Everett and Chance Light Rain near Colfax.

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 Colfax. Straight-line distance: 238.48 mi (383.79 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

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

#2 Colfax

City in Washington, United States

Population2,787
Coordinates46.8801700, -117.3643500
Altitude601
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Colfax (-117.36435, 46.88017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.08 L · about $54.00
Round trip
$108.01
20.64 gal · 78.16 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $54.00 $108.01
Mid-grade $5.57 $57.45 $114.90
Premium $5.77 $59.56 $119.11
Diesel $5.47 $56.42 $112.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Everett and Colfax. The current time is 04:23:12.

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.