How far is Auburn, WA from Camas, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Camas, WA is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Camas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Camas.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
2980 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
3094 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
10.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center
643 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center
1703 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas
658 ft · 15 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 6th Avenue
36 m · 2 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 6th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Turn slight right
36 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Adams Street
730 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Adams Street
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Avenue
1739 ft · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Camas.
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 South
Keep slight right
126 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Camas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Camas?
The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Auburn and 78.4 miles from Camas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Camas.
Stop Ideas Near Napavine
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 Napavine.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Astoria Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Camas. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.73 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 Camas
City in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 25,981 |
| Coordinates | 45.5870600, -122.3995400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camas (-122.39954, 45.58706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $28.94 | $57.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.79 | $61.57 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.91 | $63.83 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.23 | $60.47 |
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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