How far is Auburn, WA from Maple Valley, WA?
The driving distance from Auburn, WA to Maple Valley, WA is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Maple Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Maple Valley.
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Start on East Main Street
8 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto A Street Southeast
956 ft · 28 sec · A Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast
783 ft · 27 sec · Cross Street Southeast
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Turn right onto Auburn Way South
802 ft · 28 sec · Auburn Way South
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Take the ramp left toward WA 18 East
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
11.1 mi · 14 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 169: Southeast 231st Street, Maple Valley
1525 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast 231st Street
42 m · 3 sec · Southeast 231st Street
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Turn slight right
112 m · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
158 m · 17 sec · Maple Valley Black Diamond Road Southeast
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Turn right
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
39 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Maple Valley.
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.
State Route 18
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
11.1 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Maple Valley?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Auburn and 6.2 miles from Maple Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Maple Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Covington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Covington
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Covington.
Tukwila station
Tacoma Dome Station
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Maple Valley. Straight-line distance: 10.36 mi (16.68 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 Maple Valley
City in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 27,544 |
| Coordinates | 47.3927200, -122.0464100 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maple Valley (-122.04641, 47.39272)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
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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