How far is Snoqualmie, WA from Auburn, WA?

The driving distance from Snoqualmie, WA to Auburn, WA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
28.42 mi
00h 35m
Flight
24.27 mi
39.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.27 mi
Kilometers
39.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.74 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM PDT
Return by in Snoqualmie
Tue, May 12, 8:41 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snoqualmie
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Auburn
Tue, May 12, 8:05 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM PDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Snoqualmie
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
Maple Valley
WA

City in King County, Washington, United States

From Snoqualmie
14.2 mi
00h 17m
To Auburn
14.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE
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 Snoqualmie and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue Southeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadowbrook Way Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Meadowbrook Way Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast North Bend Way

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southeast North Bend Way

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southeast North Bend Way

    27 m · 2 sec · Southeast North Bend Way

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeast North Bend Way

    1839 ft · 37 sec · Southeast North Bend Way

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West: Seattle

    2657 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 West: Auburn

    1248 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 18 west, Snoqualmie Parkway: Auburn, Tacoma

    137 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Snoqualmie Parkway

    1780 ft · 25 sec · Snoqualmie Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 18

    23.2 mi · 30 min · State Route 18

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WA 164 East: Auburn

    831 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Auburn Way South

    98 m · 13 sec · Auburn Way South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast

    762 ft · 20 sec · Cross Street Southeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto A Street Southeast

    962 ft · 29 sec · A Street Southeast

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 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 Snoqualmie 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 18
23.2 mi · 82%
I 90 West
1.42 mi · 5%
Southeast North Bend Way
1.06 mi · 4%
Railroad Avenue Southeast
0.78 mi · 3%
Meadowbrook Way Southeast
0.7 mi · 2%
Snoqualmie Parkway
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 18

Continue on State Route 18

23.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Valley
00h 17m from Snoqualmie
Leave By
7:18 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Snoqualmie 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 Snoqualmie to Auburn?

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 14.2 miles from Snoqualmie and 14.2 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:18 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Snoqualmie and Mostly 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 13.4 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 12.5 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 Auburn
Meeting point 12.5 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 Snoqualmie and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 24.27 mi (39.06 km).

Snoqualmie

#1 Snoqualmie

Town

Population13,555
Coordinates47.5287100, -121.8253900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.

Population81,024
Coordinates47.3073200, -122.2284500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue Southeast (-121.825293, 47.528742)
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.47
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.23 $5.23 $10.47
Mid-grade $5.57 $5.57 $11.13
Premium $5.77 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.47 $5.47 $10.93

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Snoqualmie and Auburn. The current time is 19:29:55.

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.