How far is Anacortes, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anacortes and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes and Auburn.
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Start on 12th Street
3 m · 4 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2965 ft · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 22nd Street
755 ft · 28 sec · 22nd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
2369 ft · 1 min · R Avenue
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Turn left onto R Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
1676 ft · 46 sec · R Avenue
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Take the ramp left
66 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur
2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
51 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon
5.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Kincaid Street
619 ft · 13 sec · West Kincaid Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
25.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
1448 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Anacortes and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 5 North
Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anacortes to Auburn?
The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Anacortes and 54.7 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Anacortes and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Everett.
Everett Station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anacortes and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 85.16 mi (137.05 km).
#1 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $20.65 | $41.31 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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