How far is Everett, WA from Dayton, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Dayton, WA is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.77 mi
06h 12m
Flight
229.25 mi
368.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.25 mi
Kilometers
368.94 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.77 mi
Kilometers
469.56 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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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 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:31 PM PDT
Return by in Everett
Fri, Oct 16, 12:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-10-15T12:19
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:31 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Everett
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
145.2 mi
03h 06m
To Dayton
146.6 mi
03h 06m

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
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    29.3 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.6 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Patit Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Patit Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Patit Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 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%
North Main Street
6.44 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.14 mi
I 90
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.6 mi
229.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kittitas
03h 06m from Everett
Leave By
11:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Everett and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.8 miles (469.6 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kittitas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.2 miles from Everett and 146.6 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 229.2 miles (368.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.93 one way or $111.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Dayton. Straight-line distance: 229.25 mi (368.94 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 Dayton

Situated in southeastern Washington at an elevation of 1660 feet, this Columbia County seat lies in the foothills of the Blue Mountains along the Touchet River.

Population0
Coordinates46.3237500, -117.9724400
Altitude506
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Dayton (-117.97244, 46.32375)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 470 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.29 gal
38.97 L · about $55.93
Round trip
$111.85
20.58 gal · 77.94 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.9 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $55.93 $111.85
Mid-grade $5.72 $58.85 $117.70
Premium $5.98 $61.50 $123.01
Diesel $7.29 $75.03 $150.07

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 Dayton. The current time is 12:19:17.

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.