How far is Cheney, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Cheney, WA to Auburn, WA is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheney and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheney and Auburn.
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Start on the route
50 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto F Street
42 m · 8 sec · F Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp left
1383 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 38 min
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Keep slight left
195.4 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
23.2 mi · 30 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn
831 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Auburn Way South
98 m · 13 sec · Auburn Way South
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Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast
762 ft · 20 sec · Cross Street Southeast
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Turn right onto A Street Southeast
962 ft · 29 sec · A Street Southeast
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Turn right onto East Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheney and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
195 mi · 03h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheney to Auburn?
The road trip is about 266.7 miles (429.2 km) and usually takes 04h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
George is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Cheney and 133.5 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.24 one way or $98.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cheney and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near George
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 George.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheney and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 217.93 mi (350.72 km).
#1 Cheney
City in the U.
| Population | 12,930 |
| Coordinates | 47.4873900, -117.5757600 |
| Altitude | 717 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $49.24 | $98.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $52.39 | $104.77 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $54.31 | $108.61 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $51.44 | $102.89 |
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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