How far is Marysville, WA from Orchards, WA?

The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Orchards, WA is about 198.2 miles (319 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.23 mi
03h 56m
Flight
165.8 mi
266.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.8 mi
Kilometers
266.83 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.23 mi
Kilometers
319.02 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orchards
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM PDT
Return by in Marysville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:48 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marysville
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Orchards
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marysville
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Tumwater
WA

City in Thurston County, Washington, United States

From Marysville
99 mi
01h 58m
To Orchards
99.2 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marysville and Orchards.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Orchards.

  1. 1

    Start on State Avenue

    2860 ft · 1 min · State Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 529

    21 m · 1 sec · State Route 529

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 529

    31 m · 2 sec · State Route 529

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 5

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road

    1573 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Padden Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Northeast 94th Avenue

    1520 ft · 39 sec · Northeast 94th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Northeast Covington Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Covington Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northeast Rosewood Avenue

    72 m · 12 sec · Northeast Rosewood Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northeast 109th Avenue

    13 m · 7 sec · Northeast 109th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    38 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marysville and Orchards.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5
191 mi · 96%
I 205 South
4.24 mi · 2%
Northeast Padden Parkway
1.06 mi · 1%
Northeast Covington Road
1.04 mi · 1%
State Avenue
0.54 mi
Padden Parkway
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5

Keep slight right

126 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tumwater
01h 58m from Marysville
Leave By
9:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Orchards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Orchards?

The road trip is about 198.2 miles (319 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tumwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Marysville and 99.2 miles from Orchards.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.63 one way or $73.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marysville and Mostly Sunny near Orchards.

Stop Ideas Near Tumwater

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tumwater and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.9 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Olympia City Hall
Meeting point 6 mi away

Olympia City Hall

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Rating 3.2/5 17 reviews City Hall,City government office,Government
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tumwater.

RAIL

Centennial Station

9 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

32 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

45 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

71 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marysville and Orchards. Straight-line distance: 165.8 mi (266.83 km).

Marysville

#1 Marysville

The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population71,392
Coordinates48.0517600, -122.1770800
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Orchards

#2 Orchards

Census designated place

Population19,556
Coordinates45.6665100, -122.5609300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Marysville (-122.17708, 48.05176)
End: Orchards (-122.56093, 45.66651)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.48 L · about $36.63
Round trip
$73.26
14 gal · 52.96 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $36.63 $73.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $38.97 $77.94
Premium $5.77 $40.40 $80.79
Diesel $5.47 $38.27 $76.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marysville and Orchards. The current time is 01:56:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.