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

The driving distance from North Yelm, WA to Everett, WA is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
91.65 mi
01h 47m
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
91.65 mi
Kilometers
147.49 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 6:05 PM PDT
Return by in North Yelm
Wed, Apr 22, 7:53 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Yelm
2026-04-22T16:18
Arrive Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 6:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Yelm
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 North Yelm
46.3 mi
00h 53m
To Everett
45.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 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 North Yelm and Everett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Joyce Court Southeast

    105 m · 19 sec · Joyce Court Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ordway Drive Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ordway Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Wilkenson Road Southeast

    2619 ft · 1 min · Wilkenson Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Road Southeast

    1495 ft · 40 sec · Canal Road Southeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Railway Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Railway Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 1st Street Northeast

    1933 ft · 58 sec · 1st Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Yelm Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Yelm Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Killion Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Killion Road Southeast

  9. 9

    Turn left onto WA 510 Alternate

    1.4 km · 2 min · WA 510 Alternate

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Yelm Highway Southeast

    39 m · 2 sec · Yelm Highway Southeast

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Yelm Highway Southeast

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Yelm Highway Southeast

  12. 12

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

    30 m · 2 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

    1106 ft · 21 sec · Saint Clair Cutoff Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Reservation Road Southeast

    7 m · 1 sec · Reservation Road Southeast

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Reservation Road Southeast

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Reservation Road Southeast

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pacific Highway Southeast

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pacific Highway Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Nisqually Road Southwest

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Nisqually Road Southwest

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Tacoma, Seattle

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  21. 21

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

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Yelm 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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
75.1 mi · 82%
Yelm Highway Southeast
4.27 mi · 5%
Reservation Road Southeast
2.75 mi · 3%
Nisqually Road Southwest
2.12 mi · 2%
Old Pacific Highway Southeast
1.65 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

58.4 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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Moines
00h 53m from North Yelm
Leave By
2:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving North Yelm 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 North Yelm to Everett?

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 46.3 miles from North Yelm and 45.3 miles from Everett.

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 19.1 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 2:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.90 one way or $33.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around North Yelm and Light Rain Likely near Everett.

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 North Yelm and Everett. Straight-line distance: 72.64 mi (116.9 km).

North Yelm

#1 North Yelm

Census designated place

Population2,906
Coordinates46.9631500, -122.6029000
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Joyce Court Southeast (-122.602775, 46.963114)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.24 L · about $16.90
Round trip
$33.81
6.46 gal · 24.48 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.90 $33.81
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.98 $35.96
Premium $5.77 $18.64 $37.28
Diesel $5.47 $17.66 $35.32

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between North Yelm and Everett. The current time is 16:18:12.

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.