How far is Arlington, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Arlington, WA to Auburn, WA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.13 mi
01h 20m
Flight
61.78 mi
99.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.78 mi
Kilometers
99.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.13 mi
Kilometers
116.08 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sat, May 30, 7:20 AM PDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, May 30, 8:40 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-30T06:00
Arrive Auburn
Sat, May 30, 7:20 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bothell
WA

A city in King County, Washington.

From Arlington
35.3 mi
00h 40m
To Auburn
36.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto East Division Street

    595 ft · 18 sec · East Division Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West Division Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Division Street

    105 m · 11 sec · West Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    13 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1661 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    18 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I 5 South: Seattle

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest

    1448 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest

    2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest

  20. 20

    Turn right onto C Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 38%
I 5 South
25.6 mi · 35%
Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 14%
West Division Street
3.97 mi · 6%
C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 2%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 405 South

Keep slight right

25.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bothell
00h 40m from Arlington
Leave By
3:50 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Auburn?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bothell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Arlington and 36.8 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Partly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Bothell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bothell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bothell.

RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

20 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

King Street Station

20 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

21 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 61.78 mi (99.42 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

City in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population21,068
Coordinates48.1987100, -122.1251400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.125146, 48.198731)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.63 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
5.08 gal · 19.26 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $5.57 $14.14 $28.28
Premium $5.77 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.47 $13.89 $27.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Washington · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Auburn. The current time is 06:00:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.