How far is Everett, WA from Goldendale, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Goldendale, WA is about 234 miles (376.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.01 mi
04h 32m
Flight
162.73 mi
261.89 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Everett.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.73 mi
Kilometers
261.89 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.01 mi
Kilometers
376.6 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goldendale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Goldendale
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 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
7:56 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
Ellensburg
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Everett
116.9 mi
02h 16m
To Goldendale
117.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
22 to 31 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.5 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 22 East: Toppenish, Buena

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Evergreen Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Buena Way

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buena Way

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Elm Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    48.2 mi · 56 min · Evergreen Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Columbus Avenue

    860 ft · 29 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Allyn Street

    74 m · 11 sec · East Allyn Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allyn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
101 mi · 43%
I 82 East
50.2 mi · 21%
Evergreen Highway
49.9 mi · 21%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 8%
I 5 South
9.43 mi · 4%
Broadway
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.3 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
02h 16m from Everett
Leave By
7:56 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Everett and Light Rain Likely near Goldendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234 miles (376.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 116.9 miles from Everett and 117.1 miles from Goldendale.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 7:56 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.22 one way or $86.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Everett and Light Rain Likely near Goldendale.

Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellensburg, 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 Ellensburg.

RAIL

Columbia Station

51 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Quincy, Washington

59 mi away
102 B St NE
BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

67 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

68 mi away
11645 North Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Goldendale. Straight-line distance: 162.73 mi (261.89 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

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

#2 Goldendale

City in Washington state

Population3,669
Coordinates45.8206800, -120.8217300
Altitude499
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Goldendale (-120.82173, 45.82068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.26 L · about $43.22
Round trip
$86.45
16.52 gal · 62.52 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $43.22 $86.45
Mid-grade $5.57 $45.98 $91.97
Premium $5.77 $47.67 $95.34
Diesel $5.47 $45.16 $90.31

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 Goldendale. The current time is 22:53:20.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.