How far is Richland, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Richland, WA to Auburn, WA is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland and Auburn.
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Start on Williams Boulevard
34 m · 7 sec · Williams Boulevard
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Turn right onto Stevens Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Stevens Drive
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Turn right onto Catskill Street
87 m · 14 sec · Catskill Street
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Turn left onto Jadwin Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · Jadwin Avenue
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Continue on Vantage Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Vantage Highway
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Turn slight left
36 m · 2 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
75 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Vantage Highway
39.8 mi · 51 min · Vantage Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 243
26 m · 2 sec · State Route 243
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 243
14.3 mi · 21 min · State Route 243
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on I 90 West: Seattle
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn
1248 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma
137 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway
1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway
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Continue on State Route 18
23.2 mi · 30 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn
831 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Auburn Way South
98 m · 13 sec · Auburn Way South
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Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast
762 ft · 20 sec · Cross Street Southeast
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Turn right onto A Street Southeast
962 ft · 29 sec · A Street Southeast
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Turn right onto East Main Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 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 Richland 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 90 West
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Likely leaving Richland and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland to Auburn?
The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ellensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Richland and 101.4 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.42 one way or $74.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Richland and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Ellensburg
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 Ellensburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 156.11 mi (251.23 km).
#1 Richland
The most populous city in Benton County, Washington.
| Population | 59,439 |
| Coordinates | 46.2856900, -119.2844600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $39.80 | $79.61 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $41.26 | $82.53 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $39.09 | $78.18 |
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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