How far is Hazel Dell, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Hazel Dell, WA to Auburn, WA is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
142.49 mi
02h 27m
Flight
114.9 mi
184.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.9 mi
Kilometers
184.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.49 mi
Kilometers
229.32 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM PDT
Return by in Hazel Dell
Thu, Oct 15, 6:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Dell
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Oct 15, 3:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
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 Hazel Dell
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 Hazel Dell
71.1 mi
01h 13m
To Auburn
71.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Dell and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 68th Street

    42 m · 8 sec · Northeast 68th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast Highway 99

    2621 ft · 1 min · Northeast Highway 99

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northeast 78th Street

    112 m · 19 sec · Northeast 78th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 North: Seattle

    2244 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest

    1705 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

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

    1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 North
137 mi · 96%
State Route 18
3.25 mi · 2%
C Street Southwest
0.64 mi
WA 18 East
0.5 mi
Northeast Highway 99
0.5 mi
West Main Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Merge slight left

129 mi · 02h 26m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chehalis
01h 13m from Hazel Dell
Leave By
1:36 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hazel Dell and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazel Dell to Auburn?

The road trip is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 71.1 miles from Hazel Dell and 71.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 $27.34 one way or $54.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hazel Dell 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 Hazel Dell and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 114.9 mi (184.91 km).

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#1 Hazel Dell

Situated just north of the Vancouver city limits in Clark County, this unincorporated community lies at an approximate elevation of 210 feet.

Population0
Coordinates45.6715100, -122.6628800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Northeast 68th Street (-122.662882, 45.671401)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $27.34
Round trip
$54.68
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $27.34 $54.68
Mid-grade $5.72 $28.77 $57.53
Premium $5.98 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $7.29 $36.68 $73.36

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazel Dell and Auburn. The current time is 13:23:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.