How far is Everett, WA from Kelso, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Kelso, WA is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.89 mi
03h 05m
Flight
130.89 mi
210.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.89 mi
Kilometers
210.64 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.89 mi
Kilometers
247.66 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kelso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-22T21:00
Arrive Kelso
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 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
DuPont
WA

City in the state of Washington

From Everett
76.9 mi
01h 32m
To Kelso
77 mi
01h 32m

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
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    93.1 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward North Kelso Avenue

    1596 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Kelso Avenue

    3274 ft · 2 min · North Kelso Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North Pacific Avenue

    900 ft · 32 sec · North Pacific Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Cowlitz Way

    532 ft · 16 sec · Cowlitz Way

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 4th Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
152 mi · 98%
Broadway
1.14 mi · 1%
North Kelso Avenue
0.92 mi · 1%
North Pacific Avenue
0.17 mi
Cowlitz Way
0.1 mi
Hewitt Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

93.1 mi · 01h 47m

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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
DuPont
01h 32m from Everett
Leave By
10:50 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

DuPont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Everett and 77 miles from Kelso.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 10:50 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near DuPont

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

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

RAIL

Centennial Station

17 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

23 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Centralia station

49 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

50 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Kelso. Straight-line distance: 130.89 mi (210.64 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

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

#2 Kelso

Town and parish in Scottish Borders, Scotland

Population12,438
Coordinates46.1467800, -122.9084400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Kelso (-122.90844, 46.14678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.56 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.83
10.86 gal · 41.12 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.42 $56.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.23 $60.46
Premium $5.77 $31.34 $62.67
Diesel $5.47 $29.69 $59.37

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 Kelso. The current time is 21:00:03.

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.