How far is Centralia, WA from Chehalis, WA?
The driving distance from Centralia, WA to Chehalis, WA is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain Likely
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centralia and Chehalis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centralia and Chehalis.
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Start on East Main Street
591 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Gold Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Gold Street
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Continue on South Gold Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Gold Street
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Continue on North National Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North National Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Front Street
112 m · 16 sec · Northwest Front Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Pacific Avenue
759 ft · 33 sec · Northwest Pacific Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Park Street
100 m · 14 sec · Northwest Park Street
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Continue on North Market Boulevard
1133 ft · 33 sec · North Market Boulevard
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Turn left
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 Centralia and Chehalis.
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.
North National Avenue
Continue on North National Avenue
1.97 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain Likely leaving Centralia and Patchy Fog near Chehalis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centralia to Chehalis?
The road trip is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Centralia and 2.2 miles from Chehalis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Light Rain Likely around Centralia and Patchy Fog near Chehalis.
Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords Prairie.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centralia and Chehalis. Straight-line distance: 3.77 mi (6.07 km).
#1 Centralia
City in Washington State
| Population | 17,995 |
| Coordinates | 46.7162100, -122.9543000 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.78 | $1.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $0.87 | $1.73 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
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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