How far is Artondale, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Artondale, WA to Auburn, WA is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.63 mi
00h 32m
Flight
18.39 mi
29.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.39 mi
Kilometers
29.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.63 mi
Kilometers
39.64 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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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 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 3:40 PM PDT
Return by in Artondale
Tue, May 12, 4:13 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Artondale
2026-05-12T15:07
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 12, 3:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Artondale
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tacoma
WA

The third most populous city in Washington.

From Artondale
12.5 mi
00h 16m
To Auburn
12.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NNW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Artondale Drive Northwest

    153 m · 17 sec · Artondale Drive Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest

    1 km · 1 min · Wollochet Drive Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    139 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Fillmore Drive Northwest

    1427 ft · 31 sec · Fillmore Drive Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on 56th Street Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · 56th Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Olympic Drive

    3146 ft · 1 min · Olympic Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward WA 16 East: Tacoma

    1859 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle

    683 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1356 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation

    2644 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 18

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest

    1705 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest

    1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WA 16 East
9.26 mi · 38%
I 5 North
8.58 mi · 35%
State Route 18
3.25 mi · 13%
56th Street Northwest
0.91 mi · 4%
Wollochet Drive Northwest
0.64 mi · 3%
C Street Southwest
0.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 5 North

Keep slight right

8.2 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
18.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tacoma
00h 16m from Artondale
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Artondale and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tacoma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Artondale and 12.1 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Artondale and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Tacoma

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tacoma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 1.7 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
Lakewood City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Lakewood City Hall

Tacoma
6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Rating 3.8/5 19 reviews City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

2 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

28 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Centennial Station

39 mi away
6600 Yelm Highway S.E.
RAIL

King Street Station

39 mi away
303 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Artondale and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.59 km).

Artondale

#1 Artondale

Census designated place

Population12,653
Coordinates47.2995400, -122.6206900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Artondale Drive Northwest (-122.620247, 47.300165)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.29 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
1.74 gal · 6.58 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $5.57 $4.84 $9.69
Premium $5.77 $5.02 $10.04
Diesel $5.47 $4.76 $9.51

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Artondale and Auburn. The current time is 15:07:40.

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.