How far is Vashon, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Vashon, WA to Auburn, WA is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pierce County, Washington, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vashon and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vashon and Auburn.
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Start on 98th Place Southwest
160 m · 30 sec · 98th Place Southwest
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Turn left onto Vashon Highway Southwest
8.9 mi · 16 min · Vashon Highway Southwest
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Turn right onto Ferry Dock
132 m · 9 sec · Ferry Dock
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Continue on Point Defiance-Tahlequah Ferry
1.8 mi · 15 min · Point Defiance-Tahlequah Ferry
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Continue on North Pearl Street
1627 ft · 57 sec · North Pearl Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pearl Street
38 m · 5 sec · North Pearl Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Pearl Street
3.3 mi · 8 min · North Pearl Street
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Take the ramp left toward WA 16 East: Seattle, Portland
1663 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 North: Seattle
683 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1356 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 18 East: Auburn, Muckleshoot Reservation
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 18
3.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Vashon 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.
Vashon Highway Southwest
Turn left onto Vashon Highway Southwest
8.86 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Vashon and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vashon to Auburn?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Fircrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Vashon and 18.2 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.28 one way or $12.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Vashon and Chance Light Rain near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Fircrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall Tacoma
Auburn Building Permits
Lakewood City Hall
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fircrest.
Tacoma Dome Station
Tukwila station
Centennial Station
King Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vashon and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.37 km).
#1 Vashon
Town on Vashon Island in King County, Washington, United States
| Population | 10,624 |
| Coordinates | 47.4473200, -122.4598500 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $6.93 | $13.85 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
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