Los Angeles to Olympic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

989.8 miles 1592.9 km · straight line
1215.5 miles actual route 1956.1 km · driving distance
24h 1min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from Olympic?

The distance from Los Angeles to Olympic is 989.8 miles (1592.9 km) as the crow flies. Olympic is located NNW of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1215.5 miles, taking about 24h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California and Olympic in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Los Angeles and Olympic. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Los Angeles to Olympic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 1min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 49min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 13min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & Olympic

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
Olympic
47.80°N, 123.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
1424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 330 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM