How far is Burlington, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Burlington, WA to Auburn, WA is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.86 mi
01h 36m
Flight
80.85 mi
130.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.85 mi
Kilometers
130.11 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.86 mi
Kilometers
146.23 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, Apr 24, 2:38 AM PDT
Return by in Burlington
Fri, Apr 24, 4:14 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-04-24T01:01
Arrive Auburn
Fri, Apr 24, 2:38 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM PDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
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
Mill Creek
WA

City in Snohomish County, Washington, USA

From Burlington
44.6 mi
00h 48m
To Auburn
46.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East Fairhaven Avenue

    2469 ft · 1 min · East Fairhaven Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Burlington Boulevard

    1416 ft · 28 sec · South Burlington Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Rio Vista Avenue

    1246 ft · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 20

    1751 ft · 53 sec · State Route 20

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    2476 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    25.8 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South

    2523 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn

    2499 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway

    10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest

    1448 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest

    2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn right onto C Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 20
47.4 mi · 52%
I 405 South
27.6 mi · 30%
Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 11%
C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 1%
WA 167 South
0.95 mi · 1%
15th Street Northwest
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 20

Merge slight left

46.6 mi · 00h 55m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
80.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mill Creek
00h 48m from Burlington
Leave By
3:16 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Auburn?

The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Burlington and 46.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.80 one way or $33.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Mill Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mill Creek, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mill Creek.

RAIL

Everett Station

13 mi away
3201 Smith Ave.
RAIL

Edmonds station

14 mi away
211 Railroad Ave.
BUS

Monroe, Washington

18 mi away
118 North Lewis St., Suite 112
BUS

Monroe (Eastbound), WA

18 mi away
19746 US Highway 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 80.85 mi (130.11 km).

Burlington

#1 Burlington

City in Skagit County, Washington, United States

Population9,543
Coordinates48.4756600, -122.3254400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fairhaven Avenue (-122.325441, 48.475516)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $16.80
Round trip
$33.60
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $16.80 $33.60
Mid-grade $5.57 $17.87 $35.74
Premium $5.77 $18.52 $37.05
Diesel $5.47 $17.55 $35.10

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Auburn. The current time is 01:01:26.

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.