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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.37 mi
02h 17m
Flight
113.72 mi
183.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.72 mi
Kilometers
183.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.37 mi
Kilometers
204.98 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM PDT
Return by in Lynden
Tue, May 12, 10:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lynden
2026-05-12T17:47
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lynden
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
Smokey Point
WA

Census designated place

From Lynden
62.9 mi
01h 08m
To Auburn
64.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NNE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    798 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    1717 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hannegan Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Hannegan Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hannegan Road

    31 m · 3 sec · Hannegan Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Hannegan Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Hannegan Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Sunset Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Sunset Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 5 South

    781 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest

    1448 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest

    2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto C Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 5 South
71.9 mi · 56%
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 22%
Hannegan Road
11.6 mi · 9%
Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 8%
C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 1%
East Sunset Drive
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smokey Point
01h 08m from Lynden
Leave By
1:56 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Stanwood station

16 mi away
27111 Florence Way
RAIL

Everett Station

19 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Skagit Transportation Center

33 mi away
105 East Kincaid St.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

36 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lynden and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 113.72 mi (183.02 km).

Lynden

#1 Lynden

City in Washington, United States

Population15,408
Coordinates48.9465000, -122.4521100
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-122.452124, 48.946269)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17.01 L · about $23.50
Round trip
$46.99
8.98 gal · 34.02 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Washington · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lynden and Auburn. The current time is 17:47:07.

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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.