Spanning 142.5 miles from Felida to Auburn, this trip across Washington’s Pacific Coast region takes approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes of drive time. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Northwest 122nd Street, Northwest 36th Avenue, and Northwest Seward Road, it is best suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight journey. You should budget about $30 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. While the distance is manageable, the reliance on local thoroughfares means you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two points that avoids the typical interstate congestion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.2 miles from Felida, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 5
131.9 mi
2h 29m
State Route 18
3.2 mi
4m
Northwest 179th Street
2.1 mi
3m
Northwest 41st Avenue
1.3 mi
2m
Northwest Seward Road
0.9 mi
1m
Northwest 36th Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Northeast 179th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
C Street Southwest
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 131.9 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Felida, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on Northwest 34th Avenue
205 ft·9 sec·Northwest 34th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northwest 122nd Street
452 ft·21 sec·Northwest 122nd Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 36th Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·Northwest 36th Avenue
4
Continue on Northwest Seward Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Northwest Seward Road
5
Continue on Northwest 41st Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·Northwest 41st Avenue
6
Turn right onto Northwest 179th Street
2.1 mi·3 min·Northwest 179th Street
7
Continue on Northeast 179th Street
0.4 mi·55 sec·Northeast 179th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 5 North: SeattleUse the left / straight lanes.
9
Merge onto I 5
124 mi·2 hr 19 min·I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
8.2 mi·10 min·I 5
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 142AToward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot ReservationUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto WA 18
3.2 mi·4 min·State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward C Street SouthwestUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto C Street Southwest
0.3 mi·48 sec·C Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·West Main Street
Use the right lane.
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Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 142.5-mile route, plan to leave early to navigate the local roads during daylight hours when visibility is highest. Since the trip takes over two hours without designated stops, build in flexibility to pull over if you need a break from the frequent turning. Keep your $30 fuel budget in mind, as local stop-and-go driving can sometimes impact your vehicle's efficiency compared to highway cruising. Because the entire journey relies on local streets like Northwest Seward Road, double-check your GPS settings to ensure you are routed through the intended local corridors rather than inadvertently missing a turn. This flexibility is your biggest advantage, so don't feel pressured to rush through the local segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Felida, WA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, WA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Felida, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Felida, WA
This is one driving day of about 142.5 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Felida, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 131.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 142.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 5 North: Seattle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 5 North: Seattle
6
129.7 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|I 5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
137.9 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 142A
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservat...
6
141.6 mi into trip|~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward C Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward C Street Southwest
6
142.3 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.82 one way
$59.65 round trip
$5.32/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.58
$31.28
$62.55
premium
$5.77
$32.36
$64.72
diesel
$5.61
$31.46
$62.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.8
0
$14.96
$6.84
Efficient EV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
EV Truck/SUV
57
0
$19.95
$9.12
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Felida, WA
Late night
in Felida on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Auburn, WA
Late night
in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 142.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of local streets that require your full attention, making for a more active driving experience than a standard freeway trek. Since there are no major highway stretches, the road personality is defined by consistent turns and local navigation. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so be prepared for a drive that demands constant engagement. The character of the road remains technical and local from start to finish.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.9 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and State Route 18. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 129.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 142.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 131.9 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Auburn, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 129.7 miles (I 5): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Auburn, WA before heading back.
