How far is Olympia, WA from Seattle, WA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Olympia and Seattle is 47.45 miles (76.36 km).

Flight distance from Olympia, WA to Seattle, WA is 47.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Olympia, Washington to Seattle, Washington is: 60.85 miles (97.92 km) by car.

Driving from Olympia to Seattle will take approximately 01 hours 06 minutes.

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#1 Olympia

The capital of Washington state. It is located on Budd Inlet in Puget Sound in southwestern Washington. Olympia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Washington State Capitol and the Washington State History Museum.

Population 53620
GPS Coordinates 47°2'16"N 122°54'3"W
Latitude 47.0378700
Longitude -122.9007000
Altitude 29
Country United States
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#2 Seattle

The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is located on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in northwestern Washington. Seattle is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Space Needle.

Population 769714
GPS Coordinates 47°36'22"N 122°19'55"W
Latitude 47.6062100
Longitude -122.3320700
Altitude 56
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Olympia and Seattle

The distance between Olympia and Seattle is 98 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Olympia and Seattle. The current time is 20:35:27.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 01 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 52 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.13 liters (2.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Olympia and Seattle.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Olympia to Seattle is $10.18 (diesel $11.74).

Washington gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.74 $5.02 $5.21 $5.47
Total $10.18 $10.77 $11.19 $11.74

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Olympia and Seattle (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Auburn, WA to Olympia 44.24 miles (71 km)

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Driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Olympia 63.43 miles (102 km)

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Driving distance from Bellingham, WA to Olympia 150.27 miles (242 km)

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Driving distance from Everett, WA to Olympia 88.89 miles (143 km)

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Driving distance from Federal Way, WA to Olympia 40.32 miles (65 km)

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Driving distance from Kennewick, WA to Olympia 257.48 miles (414 km)

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Driving distance from Kent, WA to Olympia 48.75 miles (78 km)

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Driving distance from Kirkland, WA to Olympia 69.06 miles (111 km)

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Driving distance from Marysville, WA to Olympia 94.92 miles (153 km)

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Driving distance from Pasco, WA to Olympia 258.49 miles (416 km)

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Driving distance from Redmond, WA to Olympia 70.82 miles (114 km)

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Driving distance from Renton, WA to Olympia 53.05 miles (85 km)

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