How far is Kenmore, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Kenmore, WA to Auburn, WA is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in, and the county seat of, Pend Oreille County, Washington
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenmore and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenmore and Auburn.
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Start on Northeast Bothell Way
1.6 mi · 4 min · Northeast Bothell Way
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Continue on Bothell Way Northeast
1.1 km · 2 min · Bothell Way Northeast
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Continue on Woodinville Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodinville Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405: Bellevue, Renton, Everett
2021 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight left
20.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
1448 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenmore and Auburn.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
20.4 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kenmore and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenmore to Auburn?
The road trip is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Newport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Kenmore and 20.2 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:54 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenmore and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Newport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport.
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenmore and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 31.1 mi (50.05 km).
#1 Kenmore
City in Washington
| Population | 23,062 |
| Coordinates | 47.7573200, -122.2440100 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $7.63 | $15.25 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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