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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
Waterfront city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain
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.
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Start on Southeast Midway Boulevard
157 m · 16 sec · Southeast Midway Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue
739 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast Ireland Street
90 m · 8 sec · Southeast Ireland Street
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Turn right onto Southeast Barrington Drive
2934 ft · 1 min · Southeast Barrington Drive
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Turn left onto State Route 20
156 m · 17 sec · State Route 20
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Turn right
15 mi · 23 min
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Continue on State Route 525
22 mi · 33 min · State Route 525
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Continue on 2
125 m · 9 sec · 2
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Turn right onto Ferry Dock
61 m · 11 sec · Ferry Dock
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Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3 mi · 20 min · Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
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Continue straight
2190 ft · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
2113 ft · 44 sec · 84th Street Southwest
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Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard
1.3 km · 58 sec · Paine Field Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Mukilteo Speedway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 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 Oak Harbor and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mukilteo.
Everett Station
Edmonds station
Monroe, Washington
Monroe (Eastbound), WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Harbor and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 70.78 mi (113.91 km).
#1 Oak Harbor
City in Washington
| Population | 23,643 |
| Coordinates | 48.2931600, -122.6432200 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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