How far is Auburn, WA from Kenmore, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Kenmore, WA is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Kenmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Kenmore.
-
1
Start on East Main Street
1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
-
2
Turn left onto C Street Southwest
879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest
-
3
Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West
1805 ft · 44 sec
-
4
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
779 ft · 11 sec · State Route 18
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
3177 ft · 54 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Valley Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
-
9
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
-
10
Keep slight right
3 mi · 4 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville
1 mi · 1 min
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on WA 522 West: Bothell
651 ft · 11 sec
-
13
Turn left
1.4 mi · 3 min
-
14
Continue on Bothell Way Northeast
675 ft · 18 sec · Bothell Way Northeast
-
15
Turn right onto Northeast 180th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Northeast 180th Street
-
16
Continue on 83rd Place Northeast
1335 ft · 42 sec · 83rd Place Northeast
-
17
Turn right onto Northeast Bothell Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Northeast Bothell Way
-
18
Continue on Northeast Bothell Way
1546 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Bothell Way
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Bothell Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Kenmore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 405 North
Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Partly Sunny near Kenmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Kenmore?
The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Auburn and 19.2 miles from Kenmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 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 4:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Kenmore.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Kenmore. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 km).
#1 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenmore
City in Washington
| Population | 23,062 |
| Coordinates | 47.7573200, -122.2440100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenmore (-122.24401, 47.75732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.23 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
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 25, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.