How far is Auburn, WA from Woodland, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Woodland, WA is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.23 mi
02h 26m
Flight
99.96 mi
160.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.96 mi
Kilometers
160.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.23 mi
Kilometers
201.54 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-18T09:46
Arrive Woodland
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fords Prairie
WA

Census designated place

From Auburn
62.6 mi
01h 13m
To Woodland
62.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto C Street Southwest

    879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma

    2980 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma

    3094 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Tacoma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    112.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Avenue

    53 m · 10 sec · Pacific Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lewis River Road

    88 m · 10 sec · Lewis River Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Goerig Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goerig Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
120 mi · 96%
State Route 18
2.66 mi · 2%
Pacific Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
I 5
0.56 mi
WA 18 West
0.34 mi
East Main Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 South

Keep slight right

112 mi · 02h 07m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords Prairie
01h 13m from Auburn
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain leaving Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.2 miles (201.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Fords Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Auburn and 62.6 miles from Woodland.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:36 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain around Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Woodland.

Stop Ideas Near Fords Prairie

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

3 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

32 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

66 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

71 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 99.96 mi (160.87 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

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

#2 Woodland

Town in Washington state, United States

Population6,548
Coordinates45.9045600, -122.7439900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Woodland (-122.74399, 45.90456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.73 L · about $23.13
Round trip
$46.26
8.84 gal · 33.46 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $23.13 $46.26
Mid-grade $5.57 $24.61 $49.21
Premium $5.77 $25.51 $51.02
Diesel $5.47 $24.16 $48.33

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Woodland. The current time is 09:46:08.

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.