How far is Battle Ground, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Battle Ground, WA to Auburn, WA is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.35 mi
02h 26m
Flight
106.45 mi
171.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.45 mi
Kilometers
171.32 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.35 mi
Kilometers
232.31 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 6, 8:33 PM PDT
Return by in Battle Ground
Wed, May 6, 10:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Battle Ground
2026-05-06T18:06
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 6, 8:33 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
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Battle Ground
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
Chehalis
WA

City in and county seat of Lewis County, Washington, United States

From Battle Ground
70.6 mi
01h 13m
To Auburn
73.7 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Northeast 219th Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Northeast 219th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Seattle

    2968 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    121.6 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 18

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest

    1705 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest

    1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Seattle
130 mi · 90%
Northeast 219th Street
4.28 mi · 3%
State Route 18
3.25 mi · 2%
East Main Street
2.22 mi · 2%
C Street Southwest
0.64 mi
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Seattle

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 17m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 13m from Battle Ground
Leave By
1:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Battle Ground and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Battle Ground to Auburn?

The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 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?

Chehalis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Battle Ground and 73.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 1:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Battle Ground and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Chehalis

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

6 mi away
210 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center

58 mi away
501 South First Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

77 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Battle Ground and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 106.45 mi (171.32 km).

Battle Ground

#1 Battle Ground

City in Clark County, Washington

Population21,712
Coordinates45.7809500, -122.5334300
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-122.533429, 45.780906)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.09 gal
19.28 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.27
10.18 gal · 38.56 L
Estimated CO2
45.2 kg one way
Round trip: 90.5 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $26.64 $53.27
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.34 $56.67
Premium $5.77 $29.37 $58.75
Diesel $5.47 $27.83 $55.65

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Battle Ground and Auburn. The current time is 18:06:45.

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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.