How far is Sunnyside, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Sunnyside, WA to Auburn, WA is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyside and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside and Auburn.
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Start on South 9th Street
143 m · 23 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Avenue
1062 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
2535 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Yakima Valley Highway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Yakima Valley Highway
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Turn left onto West Sunnyside Road
675 ft · 14 sec · West Sunnyside Road
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Take the ramp right
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
31 mi · 34 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 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 Sunnyside 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
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside to Auburn?
The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Sunnyside and 89.7 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 12:38 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.86 one way or $65.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Sunnyside and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Cle Elum
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 Cle Elum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 125.03 mi (201.22 km).
#1 Sunnyside
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 16,325 |
| Coordinates | 46.3237400, -120.0086500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $34.33 | $68.67 |
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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