How far is Auburn, WA from Sunnyside, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Sunnyside, WA is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Sunnyside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Sunnyside.
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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 right to continue on I 205 South: Salem
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Padden Parkway, Northeast Andresen Road
1573 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Padden Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Padden Parkway
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Turn right onto Northeast 152nd Avenue
1201 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 152nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 78th Street
2568 ft · 1 min · Northeast 78th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 162nd Avenue
2606 ft · 1 min · Northeast 162nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
12 m · 1 sec · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 58th Street
2 mi · 3 min · Northeast 58th Street
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Continue on Northeast 232nd Avenue
933 ft · 18 sec · Northeast 232nd Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 54th Street
1195 ft · 23 sec · Northeast 54th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast 237th Avenue
108 m · 12 sec · Northeast 237th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 53rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 53rd Street
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Continue on Northeast Bradford Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Bradford Road
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Continue on Northeast 53rd Street
2134 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 53rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 292nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Northeast 292nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast Stauffer Road
42 m · 4 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Stauffer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Sunnyside.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Sunnyside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Sunnyside?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 miles from Auburn and 78.1 miles from Sunnyside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Sunnyside.
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 Sunnyside. Straight-line distance: 115.15 mi (185.31 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 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,924 |
| Coordinates | 45.6437300, -122.3720400 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunnyside (-122.37204, 45.64373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $28.83 | $57.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $30.67 | $61.35 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $30.12 | $60.25 |
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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