How far is Milton, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Milton, WA to Auburn, WA is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
7.64 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.69 mi
9.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.69 mi
Kilometers
9.16 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.64 mi
Kilometers
12.3 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
Tue, May 12, 3:32 PM PDT
Return by in Milton
Tue, May 12, 3:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-05-12T15:16
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 12, 3:32 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
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Milton
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
Algona
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Milton
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Auburn
3.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph N
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maine Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Maine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue

    83 m · 9 sec · 16th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Milton Way

    1.4 km · 2 min · Milton Way

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Milton Way

    133 m · 11 sec · Milton Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Meridian Avenue East

    2808 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue East

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Military Road East

    3 mi · 5 min · Military Road East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Peasley Canyon Way South

    2612 ft · 1 min · Peasley Canyon Way South

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Peasley Canyon Road

    9 m · 1 sec · South Peasley Canyon Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Peasley Canyon Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Valley Highway North

    2464 ft · 56 sec · West Valley Highway North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street Bypass

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street Bypass

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
13 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
171.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Military Road East
3.04 mi · 40%
West Main Street Bypass
1.2 mi · 16%
Milton Way
0.95 mi · 12%
South Peasley Canyon Road
0.74 mi · 10%
Meridian Avenue East
0.53 mi · 7%
Peasley Canyon Way South
0.49 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Military Road East

Turn right onto Military Road East

3.04 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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algona
00h 08m from Milton
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Milton 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 Milton to Auburn?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 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?

Algona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Milton and 3.9 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:58 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.41 one way or $2.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Algona

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 Algona and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Food stop 8.1 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
Tukwila Community Center
Scenic stop 14.3 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 2.5 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 Normandy Park City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

City of Normandy Park City Hall

Normandy Park , WA
801 SW 174th St, Normandy Park, WA 98166
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Tacoma Dome Station

13 mi away
1001 Puyallup Avenue
RAIL

Tukwila station

20 mi away
7301 South 158th St.
RAIL

King Street Station

36 mi away
303 South Jackson Street
OTHER

Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington

38 mi away
2701 Alaskan Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 5.69 mi (9.16 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

City in Washington, USA

Population8,222
Coordinates47.2481600, -122.3129000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Maine Street (-122.312892, 47.248345)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.41
Round trip
$2.83
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $1.41 $2.83
Mid-grade $5.57 $1.50 $3.01
Premium $5.77 $1.56 $3.12
Diesel $5.47 $1.48 $2.95

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Milton and Auburn. The current time is 15:16:06.

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.