How far is Enumclaw, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Enumclaw, WA to Auburn, WA is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
14.8 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.2 mi
21.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.2 mi
Kilometers
21.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.8 mi
Kilometers
23.82 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM PDT
Return by in Enumclaw
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Enumclaw
2026-04-19T03:06
Arrive Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Enumclaw
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Bonney Lake
WA

City in Pierce County, Washington, United States

From Enumclaw
7.4 mi
00h 12m
To Auburn
7.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Initial Avenue

    686 ft · 25 sec · Initial Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street

    79 m · 14 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Griffin Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Griffin Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 436th Way

    3222 ft · 1 min · Southeast 436th Way

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast 436th Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southeast 436th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Auburn Way South

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Auburn Way South

  9. 9

    Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

    1 km · 1 min · Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Auburn Way South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Auburn Way South

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Auburn Way South

    30 m · 2 sec · Auburn Way South

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Way South

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Auburn Way South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast

    762 ft · 20 sec · Cross Street Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn right onto A Street Southeast

    962 ft · 29 sec · A Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Enumclaw 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
108.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Auburn Way South
6.16 mi · 42%
Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast
3.87 mi · 26%
Southeast 436th Street
2.63 mi · 18%
Griffin Avenue
0.94 mi · 6%
Southeast 436th Way
0.61 mi · 4%
A Street Southeast
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

Continue on Auburn Enumclaw Road Southeast

3.24 mi · 00h 05m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonney Lake
00h 12m from Enumclaw
Leave By
7:40 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Enumclaw and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Bonney Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Enumclaw and 7.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Enumclaw and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Bonney Lake

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 Bonney Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.9 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 7.8 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
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Saloon & Eatery

Enumclaw , WA
35317 314th Way SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Rating 4.5/5 315 reviews Bar

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bonney Lake.

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

19 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

32 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

48 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

50 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Enumclaw and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 13.2 mi (21.24 km).

Enumclaw

#1 Enumclaw

City in Washington state, USA

Population12,548
Coordinates47.2042700, -121.9915000
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-121.991556, 47.204215)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $5.57 $2.89 $5.79
Premium $5.77 $3.00 $6.00
Diesel $5.47 $2.84 $5.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Enumclaw and Auburn. The current time is 03:06:59.

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.