How far is Auburn, WA from Wapato, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Wapato, WA is about 155 miles (249.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.02 mi
02h 59m
Flight
104.02 mi
167.4 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Auburn.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.02 mi
Kilometers
167.4 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.02 mi
Kilometers
249.48 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wapato
Wed, May 13, 7:56 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 10:56 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-13T16:56
Arrive Wapato
Wed, May 13, 7:56 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Auburn
77.4 mi
01h 29m
To Wapato
77.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
14 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima

    37.8 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 97 south: Goldendale, Bend

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    48 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2456 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
85.1 mi · 55%
I 82 East
37.8 mi · 24%
State Route 18
23.2 mi · 15%
US 97 south
7.51 mi · 5%
West 1st Street
0.47 mi
WA 18 East
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

84.5 mi · 01h 33m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 29m from Auburn
Leave By
12:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Wapato.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Auburn and 77.6 miles from Wapato.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 12:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Wapato.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Wapato. Straight-line distance: 104.02 mi (167.4 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

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

#2 Wapato

City in Washington

Population4,980
Coordinates46.4476300, -120.4203400
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Wapato (-120.42034, 46.44763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $28.62
Round trip
$57.25
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $28.62 $57.25
Mid-grade $5.57 $30.45 $60.90
Premium $5.77 $31.57 $63.13
Diesel $5.47 $29.90 $59.81

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 Wapato. The current time is 16:56:27.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.