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Auburn, WA Road Trips

Auburn, WA serves as a useful starting point in the Pacific Coast, connecting drivers to 27 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 89 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Auburn, WA spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

city in King County, Washington, United States of America

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Trip Routes

48

Longest Drive

288.1 mi

Spokane Valley, WA

Quickest Drive

11m

Kent, WA

Plan Around Auburn, WA

Trips from Auburn, WA

Driving from Auburn, WA

Expect an average of 89 miles and about 1h 48m behind the wheel when leaving Auburn, WA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 288 miles (5h 20m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Auburn, WA include Spokane Valley, WA (288.1 mi, 5h 20m), College Place, WA (270 mi, 5h 7m), Sunnyside, WA (177 mi, 3h 24m), Camas, WA (156.7 mi, 3h 6m), and East Wenatchee, WA (150.5 mi, 3h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in WA currently averages around $5.23 per gallon. For the typical 89-mile trip from Auburn, WA, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 27 mapped routes leaving Auburn, WA and 21 routes heading into Auburn, WA, covering 48 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 288 miles.

The longest mapped route from Auburn, WA covers 288 miles and takes approximately 5h 20m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Auburn, WA runs about 89 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $5.23/gallon for regular), the average 89-mile trip from Auburn, WA costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Auburn, WA include Spokane Valley, WA, College Place, WA, Sunnyside, WA and Camas, WA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Auburn, WA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

85,455

Median Income

$95,367

Median Home Value

$510,400

Median Age

35.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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