How far is Everett, WA from Olympia, WA?
The driving distance from Everett, WA to Olympia, WA is about 88.9 miles (143 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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.
City in Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Everett and Olympia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett and Olympia.
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Start on Hewitt Avenue
39 m · 7 sec · Hewitt Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp straight
47 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South
2321 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight right
57.9 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Keep slight right
28 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol, Olympia City Center
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Port of Olympia
2695 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto 14th Avenue Southeast
637 ft · 23 sec · 14th Avenue Southeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue Southeast
37 m · 2 sec · 14th Avenue Southeast
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Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue Southeast
1208 ft · 24 sec · 14th Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Capitol Way South
847 ft · 14 sec · Capitol Way South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Capitol Way South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Everett and Olympia.
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
Merge slight right
57.9 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Everett and Mostly Sunny near Olympia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Everett to Olympia?
The road trip is about 88.9 miles (143 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Des Moines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Everett and 44.5 miles from Olympia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.43 one way or $32.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Everett and Mostly Sunny near Olympia.
Stop Ideas Near Des Moines
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Moines.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Everett and Olympia. Straight-line distance: 72.74 mi (117.06 km).
#1 Everett
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 112,482 |
| Coordinates | 47.9789800, -122.2020800 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olympia
The capital of Washington state.
| Population | 53,620 |
| Coordinates | 47.0378700, -122.9007000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olympia (-122.9007, 47.03787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $16.43 | $32.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $17.17 | $34.33 |
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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