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

The driving distance from Bonney Lake, WA to Auburn, WA is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.15 mi
00h 16m
Flight
9.21 mi
14.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.21 mi
Kilometers
14.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.17 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Mon, Jun 1, 1:40 PM PDT
Return by in Bonney Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 1:57 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonney Lake
2026-06-01T13:23
Arrive Auburn
Mon, Jun 1, 1:40 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bonney Lake
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sumner
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

From Bonney Lake
6.6 mi
00h 08m
To Auburn
6.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sumner-Buckley Highway East

    71 m · 10 sec · Sumner-Buckley Highway East

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 410 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 410 East

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Seattle

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Valley Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    138 m · 7 sec · State Route 18

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest

    1705 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest

    1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Freeway
6.54 mi · 50%
State Route 410 East
4.34 mi · 33%
WA 18 East
0.97 mi · 7%
C Street Southwest
0.64 mi · 5%
WA 167 North
0.33 mi · 3%
West Main Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Valley Freeway

Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

6.54 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sumner
00h 08m from Bonney Lake
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bonney Lake and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Sumner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Bonney Lake and 6.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 $2.41 one way or $4.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sumner

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 Sumner and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 9.2 mi away

Old City Hall Tacoma

Tacoma , WA
625 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Rating 4.8/5 5 reviews Coworking space,Restaurant,Retail space rental agency
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.5 mi away

Auburn Building Permits

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Professional services
City of Covington
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

City of Covington

Covington , WA
16720 SE 271st St, Covington, WA 98042
Rating 4.2/5 5 reviews City Hall,City government office
Auburn Community & Event Center
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Auburn Community & Event Center

Auburn , WA
Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
Rating 4.5/5 84 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sumner.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

14 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

29 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

45 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

46 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonney Lake and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 9.21 mi (14.83 km).

Bonney Lake

#1 Bonney Lake

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

Population22,572
Coordinates47.1770500, -122.1865100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-122.18646, 47.176995)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $2.41
Round trip
$4.81
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.41 $4.81
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.56 $5.12
Premium $5.77 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.47 $2.51 $5.03

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonney Lake and Auburn. The current time is 13:23:19.

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.