Origin
Oak Harbor, WA
Afternoon in Oak Harbor on Monday
Local time
12:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA
Drive Time
2h 10m
Distance
116.7 mi
188 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA covers 116.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southeast 8th Avenue, Southeast Ireland Street, Southeast Barrington Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.49 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
58.4 miles from Oak Harbor, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 116.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southeast 8th 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 Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 2h 10m 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 Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast 8th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Ireland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast Barrington Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 525 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ferry Dock | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Southeast 8th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Harbor, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on Southeast Midway Boulevard
515 ft
·
16 sec
·
Southeast Midway Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Southeast 8th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Southeast 8th Avenue
3
Turn left onto Southeast Ireland Street
295 ft
·
8 sec
·
Southeast Ireland Street
4
Turn right onto Southeast Barrington Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Barrington Drive
5
Turn left onto State Route 20
512 ft
·
17 sec
·
State Route 20
6
Turn right
15 mi
·
22 min
7
Continue on State Route 525
22 mi
·
32 min
·
State Route 525
8
Continue on 2
410 ft
·
9 sec
·
2
9
Turn right onto Ferry Dock
200 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ferry Dock
10
Continue on Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
3.0 mi
·
20 min
·
Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry
11
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
2 min
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mukilteo Speedway
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
13
Turn left onto 84th Street Southwest
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
84th Street Southwest
14
Turn right onto Paine Field Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
Paine Field Boulevard
15
Turn slight left onto Mukilteo Speedway
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Mukilteo Speedway
16
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
17
Keep slight right
26 mi
·
32 min
18
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
19
Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
WA 167 South: Auburn
20
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Valley Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
15th Street Northwest
22
Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Street Northwest
23
Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
C Street Northwest
24
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
25
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 58.4 miles from Oak Harbor, WA, or about 1h 5m 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
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 Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor, WA
This is one driving day of about 116.7 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oak Harbor, 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 58.4 mi from Oak Harbor, WA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 58.4 miles from Oak Harbor, 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
$24.49 one way
$48.99 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| premium | $5.77 | $26.51 | $53.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.93 | $51.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.21 | $4.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.34 | $7.47 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Auburn, WA
Afternoon in Auburn on Monday
Local time
12:18 PM
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
2h 10m 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 Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA covers 116.7 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southeast 8th Avenue, Southeast Ireland Street, Southeast Barrington Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.4 miles from Oak Harbor, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.49 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 Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA is easy. At 2h 10m 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 Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oak Harbor, WA to Auburn, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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