How far is Auburn, WA from Aberdeen, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Aberdeen, WA is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78 miles (125.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
89.42 mi
01h 57m
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
89.42 mi
Kilometers
143.91 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 16, 4:41 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 6:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-16T14:44
Arrive Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 16, 4:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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 Auburn
44.6 mi
00h 58m
To Aberdeen
44.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto C Street Southwest

    879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    29.5 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 101: Aberdeen, Port Angeles

    2448 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    21 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Olympic Highway

    19 mi · 25 min · Olympic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Wishkah Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Wishkah Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wishkah Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
37.6 mi · 42%
US 101
27 mi · 30%
Olympic Highway
19 mi · 21%
State Route 18
2.66 mi · 3%
East Wishkah Street
1.83 mi · 2%
I 5
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

29.5 mi · 00h 37m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
78 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
00h 58m from Auburn
Leave By
2:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Slight Chance Light Rain near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 44.6 miles from Auburn and 44.8 miles from Aberdeen.

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 11.4 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 2:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Auburn and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 78.04 mi (125.6 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA

Population16,827
Coordinates46.9753700, -123.8157200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Aberdeen (-123.81572, 46.97537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
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 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.97
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.48 $32.97
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.54 $35.07
Premium $5.77 $18.18 $36.36
Diesel $5.47 $17.22 $34.44

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Aberdeen. The current time is 14:44:54.

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.