How far is Auburn, WA from Hoquiam, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Hoquiam, WA is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
93.34 mi
02h 07m
Flight
81.24 mi
130.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.24 mi
Kilometers
130.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.34 mi
Kilometers
150.22 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoquiam
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Hoquiam
Tue, May 12, 9:37 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
46.5 mi
01h 03m
To Hoquiam
46.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
Hoquiam Weather
WA
Live fallback forecast
79°F
Tuesday
Using Aberdeen as the closest live forecast in the Grays Harbor County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Wishkah Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Fuller Way

    121 m · 12 sec · Fuller Way

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Market Street

    53 m · 5 sec · East Market Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Market Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Alder Street

    2034 ft · 60 sec · North Alder Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Sumner Avenue

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Sumner Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Riverside Avenue

    2715 ft · 1 min · Riverside Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Levee Street

    579 ft · 25 sec · Levee Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Emerson Avenue

    946 ft · 29 sec · Emerson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn sharp left onto Simpson Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
37.6 mi · 40%
US 101
27 mi · 29%
Olympic Highway
19 mi · 20%
State Route 18
2.66 mi · 3%
Sumner Avenue
2.13 mi · 2%
East Wishkah Street
1.63 mi · 2%
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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympia
01h 03m from Auburn
Leave By
2:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Hoquiam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 46.5 miles from Auburn and 46.8 miles from Hoquiam.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.22 one way or $34.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Hoquiam.

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 8.2 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 4.8 mi away

Olympia Urban Forestry

Olympia , WA
601 4th Ave E, Olympia, WA 98501
Forestry service,City government office
Shelton Civic Center
Meeting point 12.4 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 9.5 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 Hoquiam. Straight-line distance: 81.24 mi (130.75 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

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

#2 Hoquiam

City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States

Population8,699
Coordinates46.9809200, -123.8893300
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Hoquiam (-123.88933, 46.98092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $17.22
Round trip
$34.43
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $17.22 $34.43
Mid-grade $5.57 $18.32 $36.63
Premium $5.77 $18.99 $37.97
Diesel $5.47 $17.99 $35.97

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Hoquiam. The current time is 19:30:29.

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.