How far is Olympia, WA from Tacoma, WA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Olympia and Tacoma is 26.09 miles (41.99 km).

Flight distance from Olympia, WA to Tacoma, WA is 26.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Olympia, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 30.63 miles (49.3 km) by car.

Driving from Olympia to Tacoma will take approximately 00 hours 35 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 Tacoma

The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.

Population 219945
GPS Coordinates 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W
Latitude 47.2528800
Longitude -122.4442900
Altitude 74
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Olympia and Tacoma

The distance between Olympia and Tacoma is 49 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 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 Tacoma. The current time is 11:09:22.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 01 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.09 liters (1.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Olympia and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Olympia to Tacoma is $5.12 (diesel $5.91).

Washington gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $4.74 $5.02 $5.21 $5.47
Total $5.12 $5.42 $5.63 $5.91

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 December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Olympia and Tacoma (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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