How far is Port Angeles, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Port Angeles, WA to Auburn, WA is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
118.22 mi
02h 15m
Flight
79.14 mi
127.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.14 mi
Kilometers
127.36 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.22 mi
Kilometers
190.26 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 6, 12:10 PM PDT
Return by in Port Angeles
Wed, May 6, 2:25 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Angeles
2026-05-06T09:54
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 6, 12:10 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Angeles
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Poulsbo
WA

City in Kitsap County, Washington, United States

From Port Angeles
59.1 mi
01h 07m
To Auburn
59.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Port Angeles and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Angeles and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Lincoln Street

    46 m · 12 sec · North Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    36.6 mi · 55 min · East 1st Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 104

    700 ft · 10 sec · State Route 104

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 104

    31 m · 1 sec · State Route 104

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    4.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 104

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 104

    36 m · 2 sec · State Route 104

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 104

    791 ft · 17 sec · State Route 104

  10. 10

    Continue on Hood Canal Floating Bridge

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Hood Canal Floating Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    617 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northeast

    23.2 mi · 31 min · State Highway 3 Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 3 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West

  14. 14

    Continue on West State Route 16

    915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 16

    26.5 mi · 34 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

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

    2644 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 18

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest

    1705 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

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

    1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest

  24. 24

    Turn right 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 Port Angeles 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1st Street
45.3 mi · 38%
State Highway 16
27.5 mi · 23%
State Highway 3 Northeast
23.2 mi · 20%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 7%
State Route 104
5.21 mi · 4%
State Route 18
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 1st Street

Turn left onto East 1st Street

36.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poulsbo
01h 07m from Port Angeles
Leave By
1:58 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Port Angeles and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Port Angeles to Auburn?

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Poulsbo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Port Angeles and 59.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 1:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Port Angeles and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Poulsbo

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

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

RAIL

Edmonds station

21 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

26 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

28 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Everett Station

42 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Angeles and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 79.14 mi (127.36 km).

Port Angeles

#1 Port Angeles

City in Clallam County, Washington

Population20,381
Coordinates48.1181500, -123.4307400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-123.43102, 48.118256)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $5.57 $23.21 $46.43
Premium $5.77 $24.07 $48.13
Diesel $5.47 $22.80 $45.59

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Port Angeles and Auburn. The current time is 09:54:12.

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.