How far is Auburn, WA from Ridgefield, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Ridgefield, WA is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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 and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Ridgefield.
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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
119.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 501 South: Pioneer Street, Ridgefield
1948 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Pioneer Street
821 ft · 20 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
57 m · 4 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1465 ft · 36 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
43 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1402 ft · 34 sec · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
40 m · 3 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
2514 ft · 1 min · Pioneer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pioneer Street
30 m · 2 sec · Pioneer Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pioneer Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Street
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Turn left onto South 5th Avenue
29 m · 4 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Ridgefield.
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
120 mi · 02h 15m
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 Partly Sunny near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Auburn and 67.5 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.91 one way or $49.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Chehalis
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 Chehalis.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 105.96 mi (170.52 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 Ridgefield
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 11,278 |
| Coordinates | 45.8151100, -122.7426000 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-122.7426, 45.81511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $26.50 | $53.00 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $27.47 | $54.94 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $26.02 | $52.05 |
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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