How far is Tumwater, WA from Marysville, WA?
The driving distance from Tumwater, WA to Marysville, WA is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tumwater and Marysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tumwater and Marysville.
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Start on the route
24 m · 5 sec
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Continue on 2nd Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Custer Way Southwest
623 ft · 16 sec · Custer Way Southwest
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Turn right onto Boston Street Southeast
679 ft · 18 sec · Boston Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Deschutes Way
1957 ft · 40 sec · Deschutes Way
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Take the ramp right
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right
65.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville
1114 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto State Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tumwater and Marysville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Deschutes Way
Keep slight right
65.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tumwater and Partly Sunny near Marysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tumwater to Marysville?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
SeaTac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Tumwater and 48.2 miles from Marysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 2:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.79 one way or $35.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tumwater and Partly Sunny near Marysville.
Stop Ideas Near SeaTac
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to SeaTac.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tumwater and Marysville. Straight-line distance: 79.84 mi (128.49 km).
#1 Tumwater
City in Thurston County, Washington, United States
| Population | 24,272 |
| Coordinates | 47.0073200, -122.9093100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marysville
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 71,392 |
| Coordinates | 48.0517600, -122.1770800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Avenue (-122.177018, 48.05176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $17.79 | $35.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $18.93 | $37.86 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
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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