How far is Auburn, WA from Minnehaha, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Minnehaha, WA is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
City in Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Minnehaha.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Minnehaha.
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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 left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
2324 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
64 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Northeast Highway 99
2006 ft · 47 sec · Northeast Highway 99
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Turn right onto Northeast Ross Street
48 m · 7 sec · Northeast Ross Street
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Continue on Northeast Ross Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northeast Ross Street
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Continue on Northeast 54th Street
684 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 54th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 22nd Avenue
814 ft · 40 sec · Northeast 22nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 51st Street
17 m · 2 sec · Northeast 51st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 51st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Minnehaha.
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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Minnehaha.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Minnehaha?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Napavine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Auburn and 72.5 miles from Minnehaha.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 12:48 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Minnehaha.
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 Minnehaha. Straight-line distance: 115.63 mi (186.09 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 Minnehaha
Census-designated place in Clark County, Washington, United States
| Population | 9,771 |
| Coordinates | 45.6590100, -122.6487100 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minnehaha (-122.64871, 45.65901)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $28.45 | $56.89 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $27.94 | $55.87 |
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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