How far is Issaquah, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Issaquah, WA to Everett, WA is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.85 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32 mi
51.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.53 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM PDT
Return by in Issaquah
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Issaquah
2026-04-23T05:11
Arrive Everett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:55 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Issaquah
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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 Issaquah
19.4 mi
00h 21m
To Everett
19.4 mi
00h 21m

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
6 mph W
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sunset Way

    2996 ft · 2 min · East Sunset Way

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West

    1874 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Renton, Everett

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 North: Everett, Bellevue

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 49%
I 5 North
9.61 mi · 25%
I 90 West
7.71 mi · 20%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 4%
East Sunset Way
0.57 mi · 1%
Everett City Center
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

9.07 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingsgate
00h 21m from Issaquah
Leave By
7:02 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Issaquah and Mostly Sunny near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingsgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Issaquah and 19.4 miles from Everett.

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 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

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

Issaquah

#1 Issaquah

A city in King County, Washington.

Population39,681
Coordinates47.5301000, -122.0326200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sunset Way (-122.03262, 47.530066)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.19 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
2.74 gal · 10.38 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $5.57 $7.63 $15.25
Premium $5.77 $7.91 $15.81
Diesel $5.47 $7.49 $14.98

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 Issaquah and Everett. The current time is 05:11:39.

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.