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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.69 mi
03h 06m
Flight
119.14 mi
191.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.14 mi
Kilometers
191.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.69 mi
Kilometers
252.17 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camas
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 8:57 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 Camas
Thu, Apr 16, 5:51 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Napavine
WA

City in Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Auburn
78.3 mi
01h 33m
To Camas
78.4 mi
01h 33m

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
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

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.

  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

    126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 205 South: Salem

    10.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 14: Camas, City Center

    643 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 14 East: Camas

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center

    1703 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Northwest 6th Avenue, City Center, Camas

    658 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest 6th Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Northwest 6th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 6th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    36 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Adams Street

    730 ft · 31 sec · Northeast Adams Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast 3rd Avenue

    1739 ft · 1 min · Northeast 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
134 mi · 86%
I 205 South
10.1 mi · 6%
Southeast Lewis and Clark Highway
5.46 mi · 3%
State Route 18
2.66 mi · 2%
Northwest 6th Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
WA 14 East
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Napavine
01h 33m from Auburn
Leave By
10:48 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Napavine, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Centralia station

16 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

47 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

48 mi away
501 South First Street
BUS

Astoria Transit Center

83 mi away
900 Marine Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Camas. Straight-line distance: 119.14 mi (191.73 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

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

#2 Camas

City in Clark County, Washington, United States

Population25,981
Coordinates45.5870600, -122.3995400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Camas (-122.39954, 45.58706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.93 L · about $28.94
Round trip
$57.88
11.06 gal · 41.86 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · Apr 16, 2026

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

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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.