How far is Centralia, WA from Lacey, WA?
The driving distance from Centralia, WA to Lacey, WA is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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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
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City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centralia and Lacey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centralia and Lacey.
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Start on East Main Street
1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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2
Continue on Harrison Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North
2312 ft · 56 sec
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4
Merge slight left
24 mi · 27 min
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5
Take the exit slight right toward Pacific Avenue
2334 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lacey
80 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Pacific Avenue Southeast
1.6 km · 3 min · Pacific Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lacey Boulevard Southeast
52 m · 8 sec · Lacey Boulevard Southeast
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9
Exit the roundabout onto Lacey Boulevard Southeast
1471 ft · 41 sec · Lacey Boulevard Southeast
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Turn right onto College Street Southeast
869 ft · 49 sec · College Street Southeast
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Continue on College Street Southeast
76 m · 6 sec · College Street Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Centralia and Lacey.
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.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
24 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Centralia and Sunny near Lacey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centralia to Lacey?
The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Tenino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Centralia and 13.9 miles from Lacey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:16 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Centralia and Sunny near Lacey.
Stop Ideas Near Tenino
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Lacey - City Hall Parking
Olympia City Hall
Lacey Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tenino.
Centennial Station
Centralia station
Tacoma Dome Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centralia and Lacey. Straight-line distance: 22.83 mi (36.74 km).
#1 Centralia
City in Washington State
| Population | 17,995 |
| Coordinates | 46.7162100, -122.9543000 |
| Altitude | 57 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lacey
The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington.
| Population | 54,178 |
| Coordinates | 47.0342600, -122.8231900 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lacey (-122.82319, 47.03426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
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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