How far is Spanaway, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Spanaway, WA to Auburn, WA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spanaway and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spanaway and Auburn.
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Start on the route
16 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue South
3.7 mi · 8 min · Pacific Avenue South
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Take the ramp right toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
1604 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
138 m · 7 sec · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward C Street Southwest
1705 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto C Street Southwest
1648 ft · 49 sec · C Street Southwest
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Turn right 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 Spanaway 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.
WA 512 East
Merge slight left
9.18 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Spanaway and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spanaway to Auburn?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Puyallup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Spanaway and 11.6 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:28 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Spanaway and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Puyallup
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Auburn Business Licenses
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Puyallup.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spanaway and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 17.06 mi (27.45 km).
#1 Spanaway
Census designated place
| Population | 27,227 |
| Coordinates | 47.1039900, -122.4345700 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
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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