How far is Kalama, WA from Everett, WA?
The driving distance from Kalama, WA to Everett, WA is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kalama and Everett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kalama and Everett.
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Start on Elm Street
123 m · 12 sec · Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Frontage Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Oak Street
135 m · 14 sec · Oak Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 5 North
1423 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
102.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right
58.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Everett City Center, Naval Station, Port of Everett
1419 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1 km · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue
39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kalama and Everett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Kalama 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 Kalama to Everett?
The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Lacey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82 miles from Kalama and 82 miles from Everett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 12:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kalama and Mostly Sunny near Everett.
Stop Ideas Near Lacey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lacey.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kalama and Everett. Straight-line distance: 139.52 mi (224.54 km).
#1 Kalama
City in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
| Population | 2,844 |
| Coordinates | 46.0076700, -122.8443600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Everett
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 112,482 |
| Coordinates | 47.9789800, -122.2020800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $32.23 | $64.47 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $33.41 | $66.83 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $31.65 | $63.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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