How far is West Lake Stevens, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from West Lake Stevens, WA to Auburn, WA is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Lake Stevens and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lake Stevens and Auburn.
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Start on 96th Drive Southeast
9 m · 7 sec · 96th Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto 3rd Street Southeast
584 ft · 28 sec · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast
121 m · 24 sec · 4th Street Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 9
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
34 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 9
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 9
37 m · 2 sec · State Route 9
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 9
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Route 9
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Continue on State Route 9
5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 9
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Take the ramp right toward WA 522 West: Seattle
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 522
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 522
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Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Bellevue
1.3 km · 59 sec
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Turn slight left
20.4 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
1448 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest
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Turn left 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 West Lake Stevens 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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
20.4 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving West Lake Stevens 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 West Lake Stevens to Auburn?
The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Yarrow Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from West Lake Stevens and 26.2 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around West Lake Stevens and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Yarrow Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Renton City Human Services
Renton City Hall
Renton Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yarrow Point.
King Street Station
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Lake Stevens and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 47.77 mi (76.88 km).
#1 West Lake Stevens
City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America
| Population | 21,047 |
| Coordinates | 47.9934300, -122.1018000 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
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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