How long is the commute from Chehalis, WA?
Workers who live in Chehalis, WA take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
13.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 13.3%
How people in Chehalis get to work
| Means of transportation | Chehalis | Lewis County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.0% (±6.3 points) | 74.6% | 63.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.9% (±5.4 points) | 10.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.6 points) | 2.7% | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.7% | 19.8% | 15.1% |
In Chehalis, the average commute is lower than in Lewis County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Washington (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chehalis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lewis County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Washington (3.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lewis County, Chehalis ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 470.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chehalis
| Vehicles available | Chehalis | Lewis County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.3% (±4.4 points) | 4.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.6% (±5.9 points) | 24.1% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±5.1 points) | 33.8% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±4.2 points) | 37.5% | 26.1% | 21.9% |
In Chehalis, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lewis County (4.6%).
It is also higher than in Washington (7.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chehalis
| Chehalis | Lewis County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±3.3 points) | 9.7% (±1.3 points) | 19.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±4.2 points) | 94.3% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±3.7 points) | 87.9% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chehalis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lewis County (87.9%).
It is also lower than in Washington (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chehalis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Centralia | 4.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Napavine | 6.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Fords Prairie | 6.1 mi | 18.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Mound | 9.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bucoda | 10 mi | 33.9 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Rochester | 12 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Winlock | 12 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Tenino | 14 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Napavine, WA (29.9 minutes), Bucoda, WA (33.9 minutes), Rochester, WA (32.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lewis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vader | 37.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Pe Ell | 34.2 minutes (±6.6) |
| 3 | Winlock | 30.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Napavine | 29.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Centralia | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Morton | 23.8 minutes (±7.7) |
| 7 | Chehalis | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Mossyrock | 19.0 minutes (±7.3) |
| 9 | Fords Prairie | 18.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Toledo | 18.6 minutes (±4.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Chehalis
How long is the average commute in Chehalis?
Workers who live in Chehalis, WA take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chehalis without a car?
13.3% of households in Chehalis have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chehalis?
9.8% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Chehalis worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chehalis city, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chehalis city, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chehalis city, Washington
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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