How far is Auburn, WA from Anacortes, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Anacortes, WA is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 11m.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Anacortes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Anacortes.
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Start on East Main Street
1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto C Street Southwest
879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West
1805 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
779 ft · 11 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
3177 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
8.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 North: Everett, Vancouver British Columbia
2843 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 536 West: Kincaid Street
1195 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Kincaid Street
986 ft · 23 sec · East Kincaid Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on West Division Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Division Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1738 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right onto State Route 20
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 20
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 20 Spur
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 20 Spur
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Turn right onto R Avenue
1793 ft · 47 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on R Avenue
28 m · 5 sec · R Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
2282 ft · 58 sec · R Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward R Avenue
31 m · 6 sec · R Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
602 ft · 21 sec · R Avenue
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Turn left onto 20th Street
562 ft · 26 sec · 20th Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
2385 ft · 1 min · Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto 12th Street
3 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Anacortes.
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
43.4 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Anacortes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Anacortes?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 50.6 miles from Auburn and 50.7 miles from Anacortes.
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 16.2 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 2:06 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Auburn and Mostly Cloudy near Anacortes.
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 Auburn and Anacortes. Straight-line distance: 85.16 mi (137.05 km).
#1 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anacortes
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 17,715 |
| Coordinates | 48.5126000, -122.6126700 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anacortes (-122.61267, 48.5126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $18.73 | $37.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
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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