How far is Auburn, WA from Edmonds, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Edmonds, WA is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.71 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.46 mi
57.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.46 mi
Kilometers
57.07 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.73 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edmonds
Fri, May 1, 12:26 AM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Fri, May 1, 1:28 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-30T23:25
Arrive Edmonds
Fri, May 1, 12:26 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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
White Center
WA

Census designated place

From Auburn
21.3 mi
00h 30m
To Edmonds
21.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton

    3177 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 516: Des Moines, Willis Street

    1449 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Willis Street

    1085 ft · 35 sec · West Willis Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Kent Des Moines Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Kent Des Moines Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    1146 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 34 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 104: Edmonds, Lake Forest Park

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds

    1608 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 104 West: Edmonds, Kingston Ferry

    555 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  18. 18

    Continue on North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

    2021 ft · 45 sec · North 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Edmonds Way

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Edmonds Way

  20. 20

    Continue on 5th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 3 min · 5th Avenue South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12 m · 28 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    8 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto 5th Avenue North

    8 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Kent Des Moines Road
30.8 mi · 72%
Valley Freeway
4.51 mi · 11%
Edmonds Way
2.63 mi · 6%
5th Avenue South
0.86 mi · 2%
Northeast 205th Street - Lake Ballinger Way
0.7 mi · 2%
WA 167 North
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Kent Des Moines Road

Merge slight left

27.6 mi · 00h 34m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Center
00h 30m from Auburn
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Edmonds.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

White Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Auburn and 21.4 miles from Edmonds.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Center

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 White Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.1 mi away

Renton City Human Services

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Social services organization
Renton City Hall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Renton City Hall

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.1/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Renton Police Department

Renton , WA
1055 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057
Rating 2.8/5 25 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Center.

RAIL

King Street Station

9 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tukwila station

10 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

31 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Edmonds. Straight-line distance: 35.46 mi (57.07 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

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

#2 Edmonds

A city in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population42,515
Coordinates47.8106500, -122.3773600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Edmonds (-122.37736, 47.81065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.7 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.80
3.02 gal · 11.4 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $7.90 $15.80
Mid-grade $5.57 $8.41 $16.81
Premium $5.77 $8.71 $17.43
Diesel $5.47 $8.26 $16.51

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Edmonds. The current time is 23:25:20.

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.