How far is Oak Harbor, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.7 mi
02h 10m
Flight
70.78 mi
113.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.78 mi
Kilometers
113.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.7 mi
Kilometers
187.81 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM PDT
Return by in Oak Harbor
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Harbor
2026-04-19T02:01
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 4:11 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM PDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Harbor
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
Mukilteo
WA

Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

From Oak Harbor
45.4 mi
01h 05m
To Auburn
71.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Harbor and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Harbor and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Southeast Midway Boulevard

    157 m · 16 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue

    739 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southeast Ireland Street

    90 m · 8 sec · Southeast Ireland Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southeast Barrington Drive

    2934 ft · 1 min · Southeast Barrington Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 20

    156 m · 17 sec · State Route 20

  6. 6

    Turn right

    15 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 525

    22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525

  8. 8

    Continue on 2

    125 m · 9 sec · 2

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ferry Dock

    61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock

  10. 10

    Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

    3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2190 ft · 2 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest

    2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

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

    2523 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest

    1448 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest

    2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn right onto C Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Harbor 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mukilteo Speedway
34.9 mi · 30%
State Route 525
22 mi · 19%
Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 9%
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3.39 mi · 3%
C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mukilteo Speedway

Keep slight right

25.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mukilteo
01h 05m from Oak Harbor
Leave By
2:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Oak Harbor and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Harbor to Auburn?

The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Mukilteo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Oak Harbor and 71.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 2:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.56 one way or $43.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Oak Harbor and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Mukilteo

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

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

RAIL

Everett Station

8 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

16 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

27 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

27 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Harbor and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 70.78 mi (113.91 km).

Oak Harbor

#1 Oak Harbor

City in Washington

Population23,643
Coordinates48.2931600, -122.6432200
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Southeast Midway Boulevard (-122.643298, 48.29316)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.59 L · about $21.56
Round trip
$43.12
8.24 gal · 31.18 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.56 $43.12
Mid-grade $5.57 $22.94 $45.87
Premium $5.77 $23.78 $47.55
Diesel $5.47 $22.52 $45.05

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Harbor and Auburn. The current time is 02:01:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.