How far is Klahanie, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Klahanie, WA to Auburn, WA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
35.51 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.92 mi
33.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.92 mi
Kilometers
33.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.51 mi
Kilometers
57.14 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM PDT
Return by in Klahanie
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Klahanie
2026-10-15T14:24
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Klahanie
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
Maple Valley
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Klahanie
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Auburn
21.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 mph ESE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
3 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 249th Avenue Southeast

    1345 ft · 1 min · 249th Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast

    1671 ft · 56 sec · Klahanie Drive Southeast

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    1560 ft · 34 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    2340 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

    1051 ft · 29 sec · East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Front Street North

    2 mi · 6 min · Front Street North

  11. 11

    Continue on Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    2739 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    15.5 mi · 19 min · State Route 18

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn

    831 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Auburn Way South

    98 m · 13 sec · Auburn Way South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast

    762 ft · 20 sec · Cross Street Southeast

  17. 17

    Turn right onto A Street Southeast

    962 ft · 29 sec · A Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Klahanie 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
15.5 mi · 44%
Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
6.49 mi · 18%
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
2.12 mi · 6%
Front Street North
1.99 mi · 6%
WA 18 West
0.52 mi · 1%
Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Merge slight left onto State Route 18

15.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
00h 22m from Klahanie
Leave By
7:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Klahanie and Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Maple Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Klahanie and 21.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 7:00 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maple Valley

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 Maple Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Tukwila Community Center

Tukwila , WA
12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
Rating 4.5/5 633 reviews City park,Community center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.3 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 Auburn
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

City of Auburn

Auburn , WA
25 W Main St, Auburn, WA 98001
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Saloon & Eatery
Nearby stop 10.1 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 Maple Valley.

RAIL

Tukwila station

17 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

31 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

33 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

34 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Klahanie and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 20.92 mi (33.67 km).

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#1 Klahanie

This King County, Washington census-designated place is situated on the Eastside of Lake Sammamish.

Population0
Coordinates47.5709700, -122.0083900
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: 249th Avenue Southeast (-122.008381, 47.570972)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $6.79
Round trip
$13.59
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.44 $6.79 $13.59
Mid-grade $5.72 $7.15 $14.30
Premium $5.98 $7.47 $14.94
Diesel $7.29 $9.12 $18.23

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Klahanie and Auburn. The current time is 14:24:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.