How far is Lynden, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Lynden, WA to Auburn, WA is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynden and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynden and Auburn.
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Start on Main Street
798 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street
1717 ft · 1 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Hannegan Road
7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road
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Continue on Hannegan Road
31 m · 3 sec · Hannegan Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road
4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road
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Turn right onto East Sunset Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South
781 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
25.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
1448 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1135 ft · 33 sec · West 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 Lynden 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.
I 5 South
Merge slight left
71.7 mi · 01h 24m
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 Clear leaving Lynden 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 Lynden to Auburn?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Smokey Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Lynden and 64.5 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 1:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.50 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lynden and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Smokey Point
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 Smokey Point.
Stanwood station
Everett Station
Skagit Transportation Center
Monroe, Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynden and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 113.72 mi (183.02 km).
#1 Lynden
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 15,408 |
| Coordinates | 48.9465000, -122.4521100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $25.00 | $49.99 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $24.55 | $49.09 |
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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