How far is it from Tumwater, WA, to Rainier, WA, ?

The distance between Tumwater, WA, and Rainier, WA, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Tumwater, WA, to Rainier, WA, ?

The drive from Tumwater, WA, to Rainier, WA, takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Tumwater, WA, to Rainier, WA, ?

The fastest route from Tumwater, WA, to Rainier, WA, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Rainier, WA from Tumwater, WA?

Rainier, WA lies roughly to the south-east of Tumwater, WA.

Are there charging stations between Tumwater, WA and Rainier, WA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Tumwater, WA to Rainier, WA, including Cafaro TARGET PLACE PLAZA (OLYMPIA, WA) (350 kW); Flying J Travel Center 1169 (350 kW); Fred Meyer 186 (Lacey, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 55.

Tumwater, WA Rainier, WA

Distance: 17 miDuration: 30 min

Driving from Tumwater, WA to Rainier, WA takes about 30 min via Rainier Road Southeast. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 17 mi

1 Depart left onto Dennis Street Southwest 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Capitol Boulevard South 2 mi
3 Continue straight onto Old Highway 99 Southeast 3 mi
4 Turn left onto Rich Road Southeast 2 mi
5 Turn right onto 89th Avenue Southeast 2 mi
6 Continue straight onto Fir Tree Road Southeast 1 mi
7 At end of road, turn right onto Rainier Road Southeast 8 mi
8 Continue straight onto Minnesota Street North 1 mi

9 Turn left onto Olympia Street West 1 mi
10 Turn right onto Rochester Street East 32 yd
11 Arrive right onto Rochester Street East

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The return trip from Rainier, WA to Tumwater, WA covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

55 chargers

Cafaro TARGET PLACE PLAZA (OLYMPIA, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 2925 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98502350 kW
Flying J Travel Center 1169CCS · 2725 93rd Ave SW, Tumwater, WA, 98512350 kW
Fred Meyer 186 (Lacey, WA)CCS · 700 Sleater Kinney RD SE, Lacey, WA, 98503350 kW
Kroger QFC 126 (Lacey, WA)CCS · 4775 Whitman Lane SE, Lacey, WA, 98512350 kW
Walmart 3531 (Lacey, WA)CCS, CHAdeMO · 1401 Galaxy Dr. NE, Lacey, WA, 98516350 kW

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Rainier, WA → Yelm, WA7 mi · 15 min Rainier, WA → Wilkeson, WA50 mi · 1 h 30 min Rainier, WA → Bucoda, WA14 mi · 25 min Rainier, WA → Lacey, WA16 mi · 30 min Rainier, WA → Centralia, WA24 mi · 40 min Rainier, WA → South Creek, WA25 mi · 45 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Tumwater, WA, {fromState} to Rainier, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Tumwater, WA, {fromState} and Rainier, WA, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tumwater, WA, {fromState} to Rainier, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Tumwater, WA, {fromState} to Rainier, WA, {toState} takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Tumwater, WA, {fromState} to Rainier, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Tumwater, WA, {fromState} to Rainier, WA, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Rainier, WA from Tumwater, WA?: Rainier, WA lies roughly to the south-east of Tumwater, WA.
Are there charging stations between Tumwater, WA and Rainier, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Tumwater, WA to Rainier, WA, including Cafaro TARGET PLACE PLAZA (OLYMPIA, WA) (350 kW); Flying J Travel Center 1169 (350 kW); Fred Meyer 186 (Lacey, WA) (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 55.

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