Drive time to Olympia Regional Airport (OLM)

Olympia Regional Airport (OLM / KOLM) is a medium-sized airport serving Olympia, Washington. It sits 209 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 5,500 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Seattle, WA — the airport lies about 51 miles south-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to OLM from cities near Olympia

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of OLM. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Olympia Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Tacoma, WA 29 mi south-west Get drive time →
Federal Way, WA 37 mi south-west Get drive time →
Auburn, WA 39 mi south-west Get drive time →
Kent, WA 42 mi south-west Get drive time →
Renton, WA 48 mi south-west Get drive time →
Seattle, WA 51 mi south-west Get drive time →
Bellevue, WA 55 mi south-west Get drive time →
Kirkland, WA 59 mi south-west Get drive time →
Everett, WA 77 mi south-west Get drive time →
Marysville, WA 82 mi south-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near OLM

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

OLM at a glance

IATA code
OLM
ICAO code
KOLM
Serving
Olympia, Washington
Elevation
209 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
5,500 ft
Coordinates
46.9694, -122.9030
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from OLM

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from OLM, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like OLM, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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FAQ

Questions about driving to OLM

How long does it take to drive to OLM?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Olympia Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Olympia?

Olympia Regional Airport uses the IATA code OLM and the ICAO code KOLM. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 209 feet above sea level.

How far is OLM from Seattle?

Seattle, WA is about 51 miles from OLM in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Seattle as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near OLM?

Within 200 miles: TIW (26 mi), SEA (43 mi), BFI (48 mi), PAE (71 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from OLM?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to OLM. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.