How far is Auburn, WA from West Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to West Valley, WA is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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 53m.
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 Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and West Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and West Valley.
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Start on East Main Street
8 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto A Street Southeast
956 ft · 28 sec · A Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast
783 ft · 27 sec · Cross Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Auburn Way South
802 ft · 28 sec · Auburn Way South
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Take the ramp left toward WA 18 East
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
23.2 mi · 30 min · State Route 18
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Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
656 ft · 8 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
3019 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
84.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
31.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 west, North 1st Street
96 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 west, North 1st Street
1748 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Ackley Road
107 m · 15 sec · Ackley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Powerhouse Road
836 ft · 20 sec · West Powerhouse Road
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Turn right onto Cowiche Canyon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cowiche Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Prospect Way
2549 ft · 51 sec · Prospect Way
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Continue on North 66th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 66th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Summitview Avenue
2043 ft · 59 sec · Summitview Avenue
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Turn left onto North 72nd Avenue
2610 ft · 1 min · North 72nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Tieton Drive
66 m · 11 sec · Tieton Drive
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Turn left
96 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and West Valley.
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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near West Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to West Valley?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 73.8 miles from Auburn and 74.1 miles from West Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 12:44 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.37 one way or $56.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near West Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and West Valley. Straight-line distance: 91.13 mi (146.66 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 West Valley
Situated in Yakima County at an elevation of 1194 feet, this area lies immediately west of the city of Yakima along the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.5920700, -120.6050700 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Valley (-120.60507, 46.59207)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $5.44 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $29.85 | $59.71 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $31.20 | $62.40 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $38.06 | $76.13 |
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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