How far is Selah, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Selah, WA to Auburn, WA is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
139.77 mi
02h 20m
Flight
91.91 mi
147.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.91 mi
Kilometers
147.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.77 mi
Kilometers
224.94 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Wed, May 13, 6:12 PM PDT
Return by in Selah
Wed, May 13, 8:33 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selah
2026-05-13T15:52
Arrive Auburn
Wed, May 13, 6:12 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selah
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
Roslyn
WA

City in Kittitas County, Washington, USA

From Selah
69.8 mi
01h 10m
To Auburn
70 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 24 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Selah and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Naches Avenue

    139 m · 17 sec · East Naches Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wenas Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Wenas Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    143 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Harrison Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Harrison Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1728 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1686 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 18

    23.2 mi · 30 min · State Route 18

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn

    831 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Auburn Way South

    98 m · 13 sec · Auburn Way South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast

    762 ft · 20 sec · Cross Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto A Street Southeast

    962 ft · 29 sec · A Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Selah 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 61%
Harrison Road
27.9 mi · 20%
State Route 18
23.2 mi · 17%
North Wenas Road
1.22 mi · 1%
Snoqualmie Parkway
0.34 mi
WA 18 West
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

85.7 mi · 01h 36m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
91.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 10m from Selah
Leave By
1:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Selah and Light Rain near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Selah to Auburn?

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Roslyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Selah and 70 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 1:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.80 one way or $51.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Selah and Light Rain near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Roslyn

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

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

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

48 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

50 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

56 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

56 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selah and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 91.91 mi (147.91 km).

Selah

#1 Selah

City of the United States

Population8,138
Coordinates46.6540200, -120.5300700
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Naches Avenue (-120.53007, 46.654026)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.67 L · about $25.80
Round trip
$51.60
9.86 gal · 37.34 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $25.80 $51.60
Mid-grade $5.57 $27.45 $54.89
Premium $5.77 $28.45 $56.90
Diesel $5.47 $26.95 $53.90

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 Selah and Auburn. The current time is 15:52:06.

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.