How far is Auburn, WA from Othello, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Othello, WA is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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
178.29 mi
03h 38m
Flight
147.48 mi
237.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.48 mi
Kilometers
237.34 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.29 mi
Kilometers
286.93 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Othello
Tue, May 12, 11:54 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 3:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Othello
Tue, May 12, 11:54 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 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
Cle Elum
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States

From Auburn
89 mi
01h 49m
To Othello
89.4 mi
01h 49m

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
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    8 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto A Street Southeast

    956 ft · 28 sec · A Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast

    783 ft · 27 sec · Cross Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Auburn Way South

    802 ft · 28 sec · Auburn Way South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward WA 18 East

    1183 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    23.2 mi · 30 min · State Route 18

  7. 7

    Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway

    656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane

    3019 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    111.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 26 East: Othello, Pullman

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    40.4 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 1st Street

    1384 ft · 29 sec · South 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South 1st Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    115 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue

    22 m · 2 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
112 mi · 63%
State Route 18
23.2 mi · 13%
South 1st Avenue
0.77 mi
WA 26 East
0.28 mi
South 1st Street
0.26 mi
WA 18 East
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 02m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cle Elum
01h 49m from Auburn
Leave By
9:44 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Othello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89 miles from Auburn and 89.4 miles from Othello.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 9:44 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cle Elum, 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 Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

49 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

51 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

54 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

60 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Othello. Straight-line distance: 147.48 mi (237.34 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

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

#2 Othello

City

Population8,454
Coordinates46.8259700, -119.1752900
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Othello (-119.17529, 46.82597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.82 L · about $32.92
Round trip
$65.83
12.58 gal · 47.64 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $32.92 $65.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $35.02 $70.03
Premium $5.77 $36.30 $72.60
Diesel $5.47 $34.39 $68.77

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 Othello. The current time is 20:16:45.

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.