How far is Olympia, WA from Seattle, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Olympia and Seattle is 47.45 miles (76.36 km).
Flight distance from Olympia, WA to Seattle, WA is 47.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Olympia, Washington to Seattle, Washington is: 60.85 miles (97.92 km) by car.
Driving from Olympia to Seattle will take approximately 01 hours 06 minutes.
#1 Olympia
The capital of Washington state. It is located on Budd Inlet in Puget Sound in southwestern Washington. Olympia is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Washington State Capitol and the Washington State History Museum.
| Population | 53620 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°2'16"N 122°54'3"W |
| Latitude | 47.0378700 |
| Longitude | -122.9007000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is located on a narrow isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington in northwestern Washington. Seattle is a major center for the technology industry and is home to the Space Needle.
| Population | 769714 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°36'22"N 122°19'55"W |
| Latitude | 47.6062100 |
| Longitude | -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Seattle: (-122.332143,47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time Between Olympia and Seattle
The distance between Olympia and Seattle is 98 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 05 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Olympia and Seattle. The current time is 15:08:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.13 liters (2.15 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Olympia and Seattle.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Olympia to Seattle is $10.18 (diesel $11.74).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $10.18 | $10.77 | $11.19 | $11.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Washington ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.740 (Diesel $5.467) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 04, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Olympia and Seattle (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
