How far is Aberdeen, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, WA to Auburn, WA is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.55 mi
01h 35m
Flight
78.04 mi
125.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.04 mi
Kilometers
125.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.55 mi
Kilometers
144.12 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM PDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 2:49 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Olympia
WA

The capital of Washington state.

From Aberdeen
44.7 mi
00h 47m
To Auburn
44.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wishkah Street

    95 m · 16 sec · East Wishkah Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South I Street

    111 m · 24 sec · South I Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Heron Street

    1938 ft · 59 sec · East Heron Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hornsby Way

    145 m · 14 sec · Hornsby Way

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Wishkah Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19.1 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    21.1 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2818 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.8 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest

    1705 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest

    1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olympic Highway
83.1 mi · 93%
State Route 18
3.25 mi · 4%
East Wishkah Street
1.48 mi · 2%
C Street Southwest
0.64 mi · 1%
WA 18 East
0.5 mi · 1%
East Heron Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Olympic Highway

Merge slight left

28.8 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
00h 47m from Aberdeen
Leave By
3:18 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Aberdeen and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Auburn?

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Olympia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Aberdeen and 44.8 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78 miles (125.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.54 one way or $33.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Aberdeen and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Olympia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olympia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

City of Lacey - City Hall Parking

Olympia , WA
402 College St SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Shelton Civic Center

Shelton , WA
525 W Cota St, Shelton, WA 98584
Rating 4.0/5 47 reviews City government office,Auditorium
Lacey Community Center
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Lacey Community Center

Olympia , WA
6729 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Rating 4.5/5 280 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olympia.

RAIL

Centennial Station

10 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Centralia station

36 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

43 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

68 mi away
7301 South 158th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 78.04 mi (125.6 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

Population16,827
Coordinates46.9753700, -123.8157200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Wishkah Street (-123.815714, 46.975365)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.96 L · about $16.54
Round trip
$33.07
6.32 gal · 23.92 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.54 $33.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.59 $35.18
Premium $5.77 $18.24 $36.47
Diesel $5.47 $17.28 $34.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Auburn. The current time is 01:14:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.