Origin
Anacortes, WA
Morning in Anacortes on Monday
Local time
11:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
105 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anacortes, WA
Alok Sharma
Auburn, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
The drive from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA covers 105 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Commercial Avenue, 22nd Street, R Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.5 miles from Anacortes, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 105 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Commercial Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 22nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| R Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sharpes Corner | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Vernon | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kincaid Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 5 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Commercial Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anacortes, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on 12th Street
10 ft
·
4 sec
·
12th Street
2
Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Avenue
3
Turn left onto 22nd Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
22nd Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward R Avenue
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
R Avenue
5
Exit the roundabout onto R Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
R Avenue
6
Turn left onto R Avenue
13 ft
·
1 sec
·
R Avenue
7
Keep slight right to continue on R Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
R Avenue
8
Take the ramp left
217 ft
·
6 sec
9
Merge slight right onto State Route 20 Spur
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 20 Spur
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sharpes Corner
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sharpes Corner
11
Exit the rotary onto State Route 20
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 20
12
Take the exit slight right toward Mount Vernon
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Mount Vernon
13
Turn left onto West Kincaid Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Kincaid Street
14
Take the ramp right toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
15
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
50 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
17
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
18
Keep slight right
26 mi
·
32 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
20
Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
WA 167 South: Auburn
21
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Valley Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
15th Street Northwest
23
Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Street Northwest
24
Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
C Street Northwest
25
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.5 miles from Anacortes, WA, or about 56m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
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 Anacortes, 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 Anacortes, WA
This is one driving day of about 105 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anacortes, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.5 mi from Anacortes, WA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Anacortes, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, WA
The final approach into Auburn, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Auburn, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.04 one way
$44.08 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $23.01 | $46.03 |
| premium | $5.77 | $23.86 | $47.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.33 | $46.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.19 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Auburn, WA
Morning in Auburn on Monday
Local time
11:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 53m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA covers 105 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Commercial Avenue, 22nd Street, R Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.5 miles from Anacortes, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 1h 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anacortes, WA to Auburn, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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