How far is Everett, WA from Ritzville, WA?

The driving distance from Everett, WA to Ritzville, WA is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.01 mi
04h 32m
Flight
187.66 mi
302.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.66 mi
Kilometers
302.01 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.01 mi
Kilometers
389.48 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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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 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ritzville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM PDT
Return by in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 8:16 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Everett
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Ritzville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 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
120.8 mi
02h 16m
To Ritzville
121.2 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
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    209.4 mi · 3 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 South: Ritzville, Pasco

    3140 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 1st Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Adams Street

    710 ft · 18 sec · North Adams Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Avenue

    625 ft · 13 sec · West Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
210 mi · 87%
I 405 South
18.9 mi · 8%
I 5 South
9.43 mi · 4%
West 1st Avenue
1.28 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.14 mi
US 395 South
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 48m

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
+54.3 mi
187.7 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 Rain Showers Likely near Ritzville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 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 120.8 miles from Everett and 121.2 miles from Ritzville.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.3 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 $44.69 one way or $89.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ritzville. Straight-line distance: 187.66 mi (302.01 km).

Everett

#1 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

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

#2 Ritzville

Small city, county seat of Adams County, Washington, USA

Population1,641
Coordinates47.1275500, -118.3799900
Altitude554
CountryUnited States
Start: Everett (-122.20208, 47.97898)
End: Ritzville (-118.37999, 47.12755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.33 L · about $44.69
Round trip
$89.38
17.08 gal · 64.66 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.69 $89.38
Mid-grade $5.57 $47.54 $95.08
Premium $5.77 $49.28 $98.57
Diesel $5.47 $46.69 $93.38

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 Ritzville. The current time is 23:11:59.

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.