How far is Olympia, WA from Tacoma, WA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Olympia and Tacoma is 26.09 miles (41.99 km).
Flight distance from Olympia, WA to Tacoma, WA is 26.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Olympia, Washington to Tacoma, Washington is: 30.63 miles (49.3 km) by car.
Driving from Olympia to Tacoma will take approximately 00 hours 35 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 Tacoma
The third most populous city in Washington. It is located on Puget Sound in the western part of the state. Tacoma is known for its maritime history, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.
| Population | 219945 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 47°15'10"N 122°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 47.2528800 |
| Longitude | -122.4442900 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Tacoma: South 11th Street (-122.444267,47.25278)
Estimated Travel Time Between Olympia and Tacoma
The distance between Olympia and Tacoma is 49 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 32 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 Tacoma. The current time is 03:01:04.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 26 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 4.09 liters (1.08 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Olympia and Tacoma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Olympia to Tacoma is $5.12 (diesel $5.91).
Washington gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.74 | $5.02 | $5.21 | $5.47 |
| Total | $5.12 | $5.42 | $5.63 | $5.91 |
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 April 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Olympia and Tacoma (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
