How far is Auburn, WA from Kingsgate, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Kingsgate, WA is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Kingsgate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Kingsgate.
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Start on East Main Street
1135 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto C Street Southwest
879 ft · 21 sec · C Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West
1805 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
779 ft · 11 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
1109 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
3177 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
11.1 mi · 14 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right
2251 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 124th Street, Totem Lake Boulevard
644 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Totem Lake Boulevard
1092 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 120th Avenue Northeast
3096 ft · 2 min · 120th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 132nd Street
159 m · 20 sec · Northeast 132nd Street
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Turn left onto 121st Avenue Northeast
3216 ft · 2 min · 121st Avenue Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 121st Avenue Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Kingsgate.
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.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Kingsgate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Kingsgate?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Auburn and 16.2 miles from Kingsgate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Auburn and Chance Light Rain near Kingsgate.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Kingsgate. Straight-line distance: 29.09 mi (46.81 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 Kingsgate
Census designated place
| Population | 13,065 |
| Coordinates | 47.7270400, -122.1795700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingsgate (-122.17957, 47.72704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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