How far is Three Lakes, WA from Everett, WA?

The driving distance from Three Lakes, WA to Everett, WA is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
11.89 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.13 mi
14.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.13 mi
Kilometers
14.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.89 mi
Kilometers
19.13 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Everett
Thu, Oct 15, 11:41 AM PDT
Return by in Three Lakes
Thu, Oct 15, 12:01 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Lakes
2026-10-15T11:21
Arrive Everett
Thu, Oct 15, 11:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Three Lakes
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Snohomish
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Three Lakes
5.9 mi
00h 09m
To Everett
6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Lakes and Everett.

  1. 1

    Start on 163rd Avenue Southeast

    1.1 km · 3 min · 163rd Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Three Lakes Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Three Lakes Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Machias Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Machias Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Richey Road

    1359 ft · 33 sec · Richey Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bunk Foss Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Bunk Foss Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 2 West: Everett, Seattle

    1619 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Seattle, Everett, Hewitt Avenue

    717 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Everett, Hewitt Avenue

    564 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    562 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    152 m · 18 sec · Maple Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hewitt Avenue

    2706 ft · 60 sec · Hewitt Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hewitt Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 2 West
4.8 mi · 40%
Three Lakes Road
3.05 mi · 26%
Bunk Foss Road
1.17 mi · 10%
Machias Road
1 mi · 8%
163rd Avenue Southeast
0.65 mi · 5%
Hewitt Avenue
0.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 2 West

Merge slight left

4.5 mi · 00h 06m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Snohomish
00h 09m from Three Lakes
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Three Lakes 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 Three Lakes to Everett?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Snohomish is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Three Lakes and 6 miles from Everett.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Snohomish

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Snohomish, 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 Snohomish.

RAIL

Everett Station

11 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

11 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

12 mi away
19746 US Highway 2
RAIL

Edmonds station

24 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Lakes and Everett. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.69 km).

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#1 Three Lakes

Situated within Snohomish County at an elevation of approximately 486 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the western foothills of the Cascade Range.

Population0
Coordinates47.9448200, -122.0115200
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Everett

#2 Everett

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population112,482
Coordinates47.9789800, -122.2020800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: 163rd Avenue Southeast (-122.012048, 47.94484)
End: Hewitt Avenue (-122.202074, 47.979227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.57
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $2.28 $4.57
Mid-grade $5.72 $2.40 $4.80
Premium $5.98 $2.51 $5.02
Diesel $7.29 $3.06 $6.13

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Lakes and Everett. The current time is 11:21:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.