How far is Ritzville, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Ritzville, WA to Everett, WA is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 45m 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
241.68 mi
03h 52m
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
241.68 mi
Kilometers
388.94 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM PDT
Return by in Ritzville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ritzville
2026-04-22T19:47
Arrive Everett
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ritzville
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 Ritzville
120.7 mi
01h 56m
To Everett
121 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 20 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 Ritzville and Everett.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Avenue

    625 ft · 18 sec · East Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Adams Street

    710 ft · 18 sec · North Adams Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1609 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    209.7 mi · 3 hr 49 min

  6. 6

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

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

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

    2439 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    2843 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

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

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hewitt Avenue

    39 m · 3 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1st Avenue
211 mi · 87%
I 405 North
18.9 mi · 8%
I 5 North
9.61 mi · 4%
Broadway
1.57 mi · 1%
Everett City Center
0.27 mi
I 405
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

West 1st Avenue

Merge slight left

210 mi · 03h 49m

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
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellensburg
01h 56m from Ritzville
Leave By
9:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Ritzville 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 Ritzville to Everett?

The road trip is about 241.7 miles (388.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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 120.7 miles from Ritzville and 121 miles from Everett.

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 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 9:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.64 one way or $89.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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

Ritzville

#1 Ritzville

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

Population1,641
Coordinates47.1275500, -118.3799900
Altitude554
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: North Division Street (-118.38, 47.127544)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.53 gal
32.28 L · about $44.64
Round trip
$89.27
17.06 gal · 64.56 L
Estimated CO2
75.8 kg one way
Round trip: 151.6 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $44.64 $89.27
Mid-grade $5.57 $47.49 $94.97
Premium $5.77 $49.23 $98.45
Diesel $5.47 $46.63 $93.27

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 Ritzville and Everett. The current time is 19:47:30.

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.