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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
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.
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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
112.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 503 East: Woodland, Cougar
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Pacific Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto Lewis River Road
88 m · 10 sec · Lewis River Road
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Turn straight onto Goerig Street
22 m · 3 sec · Goerig Street
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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.
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
112 mi · 02h 07m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fords Prairie.
Centralia station
Centennial Station
Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center
Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Woodland. Straight-line distance: 99.96 mi (160.87 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 Woodland
Town in Washington state, United States
| Population | 6,548 |
| Coordinates | 45.9045600, -122.7439900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodland (-122.74399, 45.90456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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