How far is Auburn, WA from Edgewood, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Edgewood, WA is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.34 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5 mi
8.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5 mi
Kilometers
8.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.34 mi
Kilometers
11.82 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Tue, May 12, 3:53 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 4:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T15:41
Arrive Edgewood
Tue, May 12, 3:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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
Algona
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Auburn
3.7 mi
00h 06m
To Edgewood
3.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto C Street Southwest

    879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    779 ft · 11 sec · State Route 18

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup

    1109 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup, West Valley Highway

    1523 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 South: Puyallup

    970 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Valley Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Stewart Road, Jovita Boulevard East, 8th Street East, Pacific, Milton

    2078 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Jovita Boulevard East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Jovita Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Emerald Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Emerald Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Emerald Street

    564 ft · 19 sec · Emerald Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East

    1106 ft · 34 sec · Meridian Avenue East

  14. 14

    Continue on Meridian Avenue East

    17 m · 9 sec · Meridian Avenue East

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meridian Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
205.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
3.3 mi · 45%
Jovita Boulevard East
1.77 mi · 24%
WA 167 South
0.47 mi · 6%
Stewart Road
0.39 mi · 5%
WA 18 West
0.34 mi · 5%
Meridian Avenue East
0.22 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

3.3 mi · 00h 04m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algona
00h 06m from Auburn
Leave By
8:06 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Algona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Auburn and 3.7 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Algona

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 Algona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.5 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
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 4.6/5 78 reviews Tourist attraction,Playground,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.8 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
City of Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

20 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

36 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

38 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 5 mi (8.05 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Edgewood

#2 Edgewood

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population13,410
Coordinates47.2501000, -122.2937300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Edgewood (-122.29373, 47.2501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.98 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.52 gal · 1.96 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.45 $2.89
Premium $5.77 $1.50 $3.00
Diesel $5.47 $1.42 $2.84

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 Auburn and Edgewood. The current time is 15:41:31.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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