How far is Auburn, WA from Lake Stevens, WA?

The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Lake Stevens, WA is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.07 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.5 mi
79.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.5 mi
Kilometers
79.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.07 mi
Kilometers
88.62 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 1:20 PM PDT
Return by in Auburn
Fri, May 22, 2:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-22T11:59
Arrive Lake Stevens
Fri, May 22, 1:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Yarrow Point
WA

Town of the United States

From Auburn
27.5 mi
00h 40m
To Lake Stevens
27.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
73°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Lake Stevens.

  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

    11.1 mi · 14 min · Valley Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 North: Bellevue

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 522: Bothell, Woodinville

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 522 East: Woodinville

    1440 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 9 North: Snohomish, Arlington

    1428 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 9

    5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 9

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9

    25 m · 2 sec · State Route 9

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Lake Stevens Road

    12 m · 1 sec · South Lake Stevens Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Lake Stevens Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Lake Stevens Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Lake Stevens Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · South Lake Stevens Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lakeshore Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Lakeshore Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1206 ft · 41 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 405 North
20.5 mi · 37%
State Route 9
13.9 mi · 25%
Valley Freeway
11.1 mi · 20%
South Lake Stevens Road
2.93 mi · 5%
WA 522 East
2.63 mi · 5%
WA 522
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yarrow Point
00h 40m from Auburn
Leave By
3:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Lake Stevens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Lake Stevens?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Auburn and 27.5 miles from Lake Stevens.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 3:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Lake Stevens.

Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point

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 Yarrow Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 12.5 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 12.9 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 12.9 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 12.9 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 Yarrow Point.

RAIL

King Street Station

10 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

11 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way
RAIL

Tukwila station

21 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

Edmonds station

22 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lake Stevens. Straight-line distance: 49.5 mi (79.66 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Lake Stevens

#2 Lake Stevens

City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States

Population34,794
Coordinates48.0151000, -122.0637400
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-122.22845, 47.30732)
End: Lake Stevens (-122.06374, 48.0151)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $10.15
Round trip
$20.30
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $10.15 $20.30
Mid-grade $5.57 $10.80 $21.60
Premium $5.77 $11.20 $22.39
Diesel $5.47 $10.61 $21.21

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Lake Stevens. The current time is 11:59:44.

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.