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

The distance between Yelm, WA, and Tumwater, WA, is 23 mi by road.

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

The drive from Yelm, WA, to Tumwater, WA, takes approximately 40 min by car.

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

The fastest route from Yelm, WA, to Tumwater, WA, covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Tumwater, WA from Yelm, WA?

Tumwater, WA lies roughly to the west of Yelm, WA.

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

Yes. You can charge along the route from Yelm, WA to Tumwater, 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.

Yelm, WA Tumwater, WA

Distance: 23 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Yelm, WA to Tumwater, WA takes about 40 min via Rainier Road Southeast. The distance is 23 mi. The straight-line distance is 15 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 23 mi

1 Depart left 128 yd
2 Continue slightly right onto Terra Valley Street Southeast 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto Longmire Street Southeast 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Southwest Mosman Avenue 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Southeast Mosman Avenue 142 yd
6 Turn right onto 1st Street South 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto State Route 507 6 mi
8 Turn right onto Minnesota Street North 1 mi

9 Continue straight onto Rainier Road Southeast 8 mi
10 Turn left onto Fir Tree Road Southeast 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto 89th Avenue Southeast 2 mi
12 Turn left onto Rich Road Southeast 2 mi
13 At end of road, turn right onto Old Highway 99 Southeast 3 mi
14 Continue straight onto Capitol Boulevard South East 2 mi
15 Turn left onto Dennis Street Southwest 1 mi
16 Arrive right onto Dennis Street Southwest

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The return trip from Tumwater, WA to Yelm, WA covers roughly the same distance, 23 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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Tumwater, WA → Lacey, WA10 mi · 20 min Tumwater, WA → Olympia, WA5 mi · 10 min Tumwater, WA → Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA58 mi · 1 h 20 min Tumwater, WA → Tenino, WA12 mi · 25 min Tumwater, WA → Bucoda, WA16 mi · 30 min Tumwater, WA → Rainier, WA17 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Yelm, WA, {fromState} to Tumwater, WA, {toState}?: The distance between Yelm, WA, {fromState} and Tumwater, WA, {toState} is 23 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Yelm, WA, {fromState} to Tumwater, WA, {toState}?: The drive from Yelm, WA, {fromState} to Tumwater, WA, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Yelm, WA, {fromState} to Tumwater, WA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Yelm, WA, {fromState} to Tumwater, WA, {toState} covers 23 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Tumwater, WA from Yelm, WA?: Tumwater, WA lies roughly to the west of Yelm, WA.
Are there charging stations between Yelm, WA and Tumwater, WA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Yelm, WA to Tumwater, 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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