How far is Everett, WA from Des Moines, WA?
The driving distance from Everett, WA to Des Moines, WA is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Everett and Des Moines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Des Moines.
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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
30 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Corson Avenue, Michigan Street
1.2 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto Corson Avenue South
154 m · 17 sec · Corson Avenue South
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Turn straight
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Street
2474 ft · 1 min · South Michigan Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward WA 99 South, WA 509 South: 1st Avenue South Bridge
1738 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto 1st Avenue South Bridge
2037 ft · 39 sec · 1st Avenue South Bridge
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Continue on Burien
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Des Moines, South 188th Street
2347 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Des Moines Memorial Drive South
596 ft · 13 sec · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Continue on Des Moines Memorial Drive South
2.1 mi · 5 min · Des Moines Memorial Drive South
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Turn left onto Marine View Drive South
2661 ft · 1 min · Marine View Drive South
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Turn left onto South 223rd Street
21 m · 5 sec · South 223rd Street
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett and Des Moines.
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 5 South
Merge slight right
30 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near Des Moines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Everett to Des Moines?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Shoreline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Everett and 21.7 miles from Des Moines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Everett and Mostly Sunny near Des Moines.
Stop Ideas Near Shoreline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Shoreline City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shoreline.
Edmonds station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Everett Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Des Moines. Straight-line distance: 40.28 mi (64.83 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 Des Moines
City in Washington
| Population | 32,389 |
| Coordinates | 47.4017700, -122.3242900 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Des Moines (-122.32429, 47.40177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $8.36 | $16.73 |
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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