Olympia, WA Road Trips

With 9 routes heading out and 5 heading in, Olympia, WA works well as a modest departure point in the Pacific Coast. Most drives stay under 123 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Olympia, WA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: Harrison Reilly

Trip Routes

14

Longest Drive

259.8 mi

Pasco, WA

Quickest Drive

54m

Auburn, WA

Plan Around Olympia, WA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Olympia, WA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pasco, WA to Olympia, WA 259.1 mi · 5h 5m Kennewick, WA to Olympia, WA 258.2 mi · 5h 5m Marysville, WA to Olympia, WA 94.3 mi · 1h 59m Kirkland, WA to Olympia, WA 69.2 mi · 1h 30m

Continue From Olympia, WA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Olympia, WA to Pasco, WA 259.8 mi · 5h 5m Olympia, WA to Kennewick, WA 258.9 mi · 5h 6m Olympia, WA to Bellingham, WA 150.1 mi · 3h 7m Olympia, WA to Vancouver, WA 104.8 mi · 1h 57m

Trips from Olympia, WA

Olympia, WA to Pasco, WA

259.8 mi 5h 5m

Olympia, WA to Kennewick, WA

258.9 mi 5h 6m

Olympia, WA to Bellingham, WA

150.1 mi 3h 7m

Olympia, WA to Vancouver, WA

104.8 mi 1h 57m

Olympia, WA to Marysville, WA

94.6 mi 2h

Olympia, WA to Kirkland, WA

69 mi 1h 30m

Olympia, WA to Bellevue, WA

63.4 mi 1h 23m

Olympia, WA to Seattle, WA

61 mi 1h 18m

Olympia, WA to Auburn, WA

41.4 mi 54m

Driving from Olympia, WA

Expect an average of 123 miles and about 2h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Olympia, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 260 miles (5h 6m), while the shortest is just 41 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Olympia, WA most often head toward Pasco, WA (259.8 mi, 5h 5m), Kennewick, WA (258.9 mi, 5h 6m), Bellingham, WA (150.1 mi, 3h 7m), Vancouver, WA (104.8 mi, 1h 57m), and Marysville, WA (94.6 mi, 2h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 123-mile trip from Olympia, WA, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Olympia, WA and 5 routes heading into Olympia, WA, covering 14 total connections. Distances range from 41 to 260 miles.

The longest mapped route from Olympia, WA covers 260 miles and takes approximately 5h 6m. Shorter options start at just 41 miles.

The average route from Olympia, WA runs about 123 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 123-mile trip from Olympia, WA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Olympia, WA include Pasco, WA, Kennewick, WA, Bellingham, WA and Vancouver, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.