How far is Everett, WA from Issaquah, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Issaquah, WA is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.28 mi
00h 52m
Flight
32 mi
51.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32 mi
Kilometers
51.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.28 mi
Kilometers
61.6 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Issaquah
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Issaquah
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Everett
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Kingsgate
WA

Census designated place

From Everett
19.1 mi
00h 26m
To Issaquah
19.1 mi
00h 26m

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
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    1523 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Issaquah City Center, Front Street

    90 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Front Street North

    1 km · 2 min · Front Street North

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sunset Way

    967 ft · 35 sec · East Sunset Way

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sunset Way

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 49%
I 5 South
9.43 mi · 25%
I 90 East
7.16 mi · 19%
Broadway
1.14 mi · 3%
Front Street North
0.64 mi · 2%
I 90
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Keep slight right

17.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 26m from Everett
Leave By
4:46 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near Issaquah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Everett and 19.1 miles from Issaquah.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:46 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Issaquah. Straight-line distance: 32 mi (51.5 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

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

#2 Issaquah

A city in King County, Washington.

Population39,681
Coordinates47.5301000, -122.0326200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Issaquah (-122.03262, 47.5301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.13
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.06 $14.13
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.52 $15.03
Premium $5.77 $7.79 $15.58
Diesel $5.47 $7.38 $14.76

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 Issaquah. The current time is 06:52:29.

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.