How far is Union Gap, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Union Gap, WA to Auburn, WA is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
146.59 mi
02h 24m
Flight
97.61 mi
157.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.61 mi
Kilometers
157.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.59 mi
Kilometers
235.91 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM PDT
Return by in Union Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union Gap
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM PDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union Gap
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 Union Gap
73.2 mi
01h 12m
To Auburn
73.4 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union Gap and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Ahtanum Road

    40 m · 8 sec · East Ahtanum Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    108 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    69 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Rudkin Road

    1504 ft · 50 sec · Rudkin Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard

    3 m · 1 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard

    140 m · 9 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Valley Mall Boulevard

    33 m · 2 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Valley Mall Boulevard

    154 m · 10 sec · East Valley Mall Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    2 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    31 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

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

    137 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 18

    23.2 mi · 30 min · State Route 18

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn

    831 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Auburn Way South

    98 m · 13 sec · Auburn Way South

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast

    762 ft · 20 sec · Cross Street Southeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto A Street Southeast

    962 ft · 29 sec · A Street Southeast

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 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 Union Gap 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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
85.7 mi · 58%
East Valley Mall Boulevard
36 mi · 25%
State Route 18
23.2 mi · 16%
Snoqualmie Parkway
0.34 mi
Rudkin Road
0.29 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roslyn
01h 12m from Union Gap
Leave By
1:40 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Union Gap 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 Union Gap to Auburn?

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 73.2 miles from Union Gap and 73.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 1:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.05 one way or $54.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union Gap and Mostly Sunny 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 Union Gap and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 97.61 mi (157.09 km).

Union Gap

#1 Union Gap

City in Yakima County, Washington, United States

Population6,160
Coordinates46.5573500, -120.4750600
Altitude300
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 Ahtanum Road (-120.475059, 46.55725)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $27.05
Round trip
$54.11
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $27.05 $54.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $28.78 $57.56
Premium $5.77 $29.84 $59.67
Diesel $5.47 $28.26 $56.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Union Gap and Auburn. The current time is 04:11:01.

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.