How far is Everett, WA from Coulee Dam, WA?
The driving distance from Everett, WA to Coulee Dam, WA is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Everett and Coulee Dam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Coulee Dam.
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Start on Hewitt Avenue
39 m · 7 sec · Hewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp straight
47 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South
2321 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90: Spokane, Seattle
2527 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Spokane
2797 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
141.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 283 North: Ephrata, Soap Lake
2490 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Burke Spur
689 ft · 10 sec · Burke Spur
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Turn right
20 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue Southwest
120 m · 14 sec · 5th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Alder Street Southwest
2032 ft · 56 sec · Alder Street Southwest
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Continue on Alder Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 3 min · Alder Street Northwest
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
21.3 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Coulee Corridor / Sunset Highway
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Continue on Coulee Boulevard
25.1 mi · 33 min · Coulee Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Coulee Avenue
2795 ft · 57 sec · Grand Coulee Avenue
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Continue on Midway Avenue
2708 ft · 1 min · Midway Avenue
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Continue on Coulee Corridor
1.7 mi · 4 min · Coulee Corridor
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Continue on State Route 155
893 ft · 26 sec · State Route 155
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1169 ft · 36 sec · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 155
1290 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 155
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Continue on Roosevelt Way
848 ft · 23 sec · Roosevelt Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Marina Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett and Coulee Dam.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Everett and Sunny near Coulee Dam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Everett to Coulee Dam?
The road trip is about 252.5 miles (406.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Everett and 126.4 miles from Coulee Dam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.3 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 6:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.63 one way or $93.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Everett and Sunny near Coulee Dam.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Coulee Dam. Straight-line distance: 149.22 mi (240.14 km).
#1 Everett
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 112,482 |
| Coordinates | 47.9789800, -122.2020800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coulee Dam
Town in Washington, USA
| Population | 1,083 |
| Coordinates | 47.9654300, -118.9761300 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coulee Dam (-118.97613, 47.96543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $46.63 | $93.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $49.60 | $99.20 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $51.42 | $102.84 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $48.71 | $97.42 |
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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