Cities Near Olympia
Cities near Olympia, Washington: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lakewood, South Hill, Federal Way. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Olympia, Washington is Lakewood, about 20 mi (33 km) away — roughly 39 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 20 mi / 33 km | 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| South Hill | 31 mi / 49 km | 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Federal Way | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Burien | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Seattle | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kirkland | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Shoreline | 56 mi / 90 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Everett | 73 mi / 117 km | 1 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Vancouver | 97 mi / 157 km | 2 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Victoria | 99 mi / 159 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Olympia
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lakewood, South Hill, Federal Way, Burien, Seattle. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Olympia include Lakewood, South Hill, Federal Way, Burien, Seattle. The closest is Lakewood, about 20 miles (33 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.