How far is Everett, WA from North Yelm, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to North Yelm, WA is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
92.81 mi
02h 09m
Flight
72.64 mi
116.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.64 mi
Kilometers
116.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.81 mi
Kilometers
149.37 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Yelm
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive North Yelm
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Des Moines
WA

City in Washington

From Everett
46.4 mi
01h 04m
To North Yelm
46.4 mi
01h 04m

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
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Everett and North Yelm.

  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

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Mounts Road, Old Nisqually

    2790 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Mounts Road Southwest

    64 m · 7 sec · Mounts Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Nisqually Road Southwest

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Nisqually Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Pacific Highway Southeast

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pacific Highway Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Reservation Road Southeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Reservation Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

    61 m · 3 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

    1091 ft · 21 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Yelm Highway Southeast

    35 m · 2 sec · Yelm Highway Southeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Yelm Highway Southeast

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Yelm Highway Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on Yelm Highway Southeast

    122 m · 10 sec · Yelm Highway Southeast

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WA 510 Alternate

    35 m · 2 sec · WA 510 Alternate

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto WA 510 Alternate

    1.4 km · 2 min · WA 510 Alternate

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Killion Road Southeast

    1 km · 2 min · Killion Road Southeast

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Yelm Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Yelm Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    100 m · 9 sec · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 1st Street Northeast

    1606 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Railway Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Railway Road Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Canal Road Southeast

    1495 ft · 37 sec · Canal Road Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Wilkenson Road Southeast

    2619 ft · 1 min · Wilkenson Road Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on Ordway Drive Southeast

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ordway Drive Southeast

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Joyce Court Southeast

    105 m · 15 sec · Joyce Court Southeast

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Joyce Court Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
75.3 mi · 81%
Yelm Highway Southeast
4.27 mi · 5%
Reservation Road Southeast
2.74 mi · 3%
Nisqually Road Southwest
2.15 mi · 2%
Old Pacific Highway Southeast
1.65 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Merge slight right

57.9 mi · 01h 13m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Moines
01h 04m from Everett
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near North Yelm.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Everett to North Yelm?

The road trip is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Everett and 46.4 miles from North Yelm.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Des Moines

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Des Moines and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 10.1 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.

RAIL

Tukwila station

9 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

19 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

King Street Station

22 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

24 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Everett and North Yelm. Straight-line distance: 72.64 mi (116.9 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
North Yelm

#2 North Yelm

Census designated place

Population2,906
Coordinates46.9631500, -122.6029000
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: North Yelm (-122.6029, 46.96315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.4 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.33
6.56 gal · 24.8 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.16 $34.33
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.26 $36.52
Premium $5.77 $18.93 $37.86
Diesel $5.47 $17.93 $35.86

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 North Yelm. The current time is 05:56:38.

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.