How far is La Center, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from La Center, WA to Everett, WA is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.04 mi
03h 00m
Flight
147.9 mi
238.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.9 mi
Kilometers
238.03 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.04 mi
Kilometers
288.14 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM PDT
Return by in La Center
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Center
2026-04-22T19:27
Arrive Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Center
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
Tumwater
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From La Center
89.4 mi
01h 30m
To Everett
89.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Center and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    527 ft · 18 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Pacific Highway

    36 m · 2 sec · Northwest Pacific Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Pacific Highway

    631 ft · 22 sec · Northwest Pacific Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest La Center Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest La Center Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 5 North: Seattle

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 5 North: Seattle

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    116.3 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

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

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Center 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
175 mi · 98%
Northwest La Center Road
1.77 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 1%
Everett City Center
0.27 mi
Northwest Pacific Highway
0.14 mi
East 4th Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 12m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tumwater
01h 30m from La Center
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving La Center and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Center to Everett?

The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from La Center and 89.6 miles from Everett.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tumwater

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 Tumwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
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402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
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Practical stop 1.9 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.

RAIL

Centennial Station

9 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

45 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

71 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Center and Everett. Straight-line distance: 147.9 mi (238.03 km).

La Center

#1 La Center

City in Ballard County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,602
Coordinates45.8623400, -122.6703800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.67048, 45.862287)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.92 L · about $33.07
Round trip
$66.15
12.64 gal · 47.84 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $33.07 $66.15
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.18 $70.37
Premium $5.77 $36.47 $72.95
Diesel $5.47 $34.55 $69.10

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 La Center and Everett. The current time is 19:27:27.

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.