Drive Time
5h 7m
Distance
270 mi
435 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
The drive from Auburn, WA to College Place, WA covers 270 miles and takes about 5h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on A Street Southeast, Cross Street Southeast, Auburn Way South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135 miles from Auburn, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 7m drive with frequent turns across 270 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cross Street Southeast | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Auburn Way South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| WA 18 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Snoqualmie Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 82 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, WA and College Place, WA.
Start on East Main Street
Turn left onto A Street Southeast
Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast
Turn right onto Auburn Way South
Take the ramp left toward WA 18 East
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
Continue on Snoqualmie Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Spokane
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 82 East, US 97 South: Yakima
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I‑182 east, US 12 east: Richland, Pasco
Turn right onto Spalding Road
Turn left onto Old Highway 12
Turn right onto Wallula Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Continue on North College Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Avenue
Turn left onto East Whitman Drive
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135 miles or 2h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near College Place, WA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Auburn, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Auburn, WA
This is one driving day of about 270 miles and 5h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135 mi from Auburn, WA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
135 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 135 miles from Auburn, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into College Place, 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 College Place, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$55.63 one way
$111.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $59.18 | $118.35 |
| premium | $5.77 | $61.35 | $122.69 |
| diesel | $5.47 | $58.11 | $116.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81 | 0 | $28.35 | $12.96 |
| Efficient EV | 67.5 | 0 | $23.63 | $10.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108 | 1 | $37.80 | $17.28 |
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in College Place on Saturday
Local time
6:07 AM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
34°F
Yakima, WA
135 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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