How far is Toppenish, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Toppenish, WA to Auburn, WA is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
162.67 mi
02h 41m
Flight
111.17 mi
178.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.17 mi
Kilometers
178.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.67 mi
Kilometers
261.79 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 10:42 AM PDT
Return by in Toppenish
Fri, Apr 17, 1:23 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Toppenish
2026-04-17T08:01
Arrive Auburn
Fri, Apr 17, 10:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Toppenish
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
South Cle Elum
WA

Town of the United States

From Toppenish
81.2 mi
01h 20m
To Auburn
81.5 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Asotin Avenue

    2214 ft · 1 min · Asotin Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buena Way

    3169 ft · 53 sec · Buena Way

  3. 3

    Continue on Evergreen Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Evergreen Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Buena Road

    683 ft · 12 sec · Buena Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 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 Toppenish 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 53%
Buena Road
49.7 mi · 31%
State Route 18
23.2 mi · 14%
Evergreen Highway
1.77 mi · 1%
Buena Way
0.6 mi
Asotin Avenue
0.42 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Cle Elum
01h 20m from Toppenish
Leave By
1:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Toppenish and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

South Cle Elum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Toppenish and 81.5 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 1:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.04 one way or $60.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Cle Elum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Cle Elum, 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 South Cle Elum.

BUS

Leavenworth, Washington

51 mi away
Hwy 2 and 12th St.
RAIL

Leavenworth

52 mi away
11645 North Rd
RAIL

Columbia Station

55 mi away
Kittitas & South Columbia Sts.
BUS

Stevens Pass, Washington

61 mi away
US Highway 2 at Summit Parking Lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Toppenish and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 111.17 mi (178.91 km).

Toppenish

#1 Toppenish

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population8,766
Coordinates46.3773500, -120.3086700
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Asotin Avenue (-120.308802, 46.377239)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $30.04
Round trip
$60.07
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $30.04 $60.07
Mid-grade $5.57 $31.95 $63.91
Premium $5.77 $33.13 $66.25
Diesel $5.47 $31.38 $62.76

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Toppenish and Auburn. The current time is 08:01:30.

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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.