How far is Carnation, WA from Chehalis, WA?
The driving distance from Carnation, WA to Chehalis, WA is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carnation and Chehalis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carnation and Chehalis.
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Start on Entwistle Street
22 m · 7 sec · Entwistle Street
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Turn left onto Tolt Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Tolt Avenue
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
2 mi · 3 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Northeast
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Continue on Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
3.2 mi · 5 min · Fall City-Carnation Road Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
598 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Fall City-Snoqualmie Road
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Turn left onto Preston Fall City Road Southeast
4 mi · 8 min · Preston Fall City Road Southeast
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Continue on Southeast High Point Way
2484 ft · 1 min · Southeast High Point Way
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Turn left onto Preston-Fall City Road
890 ft · 26 sec · Preston-Fall City Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Spokane
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18 West, Snoqualmie Parkway: Snoqualmie, Aubern
927 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto SR 18: Auburn, Tacoma
716 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Snoqualmie Parkway
860 ft · 11 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
26.7 mi · 34 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 6 West: Pe Ell, Raymond
1821 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Boulevard
24 m · 4 sec · North Market Boulevard
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Turn right
36 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carnation and Chehalis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 South
Keep slight right
55.9 mi · 01h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Carnation and Clear near Chehalis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carnation to Chehalis?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Lakewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Carnation and 53.3 miles from Chehalis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:52 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Carnation and Clear near Chehalis.
Stop Ideas Near Lakewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lakewood.
Tacoma Dome Station
Centennial Station
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carnation and Chehalis. Straight-line distance: 84.1 mi (135.35 km).
#1 Carnation
City
| Population | 2,306 |
| Coordinates | 47.6478800, -121.9140100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chehalis
City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
| Population | 7,825 |
| Coordinates | 46.6620500, -122.9640200 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chehalis (-122.96402, 46.66205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $19.62 | $39.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $20.88 | $41.75 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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