Origin
Auburn, WA
Late night in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, WA to Artondale, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Auburn, WA
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Artondale, WA
Jack Davis
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Auburn to Artondale, this 25-mile trek is a straightforward commute that takes about 36 minutes. Because the distance is so short, it is easily completed as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via I-5, WA-16, and State Route 18, keeping you within the Pacific Coast region for the duration of the journey. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should be sufficient to cover your travel costs. This route is designed for efficiency rather than leisure, making it a functional choice for travelers who prioritize speed and direct access between these two Washington locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 5 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| WA 16 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| State Route 18 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| 56th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Olympic Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wollochet Drive Northwest | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fillmore Drive Northwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 5
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, WA and Artondale, WA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto C Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
C Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward WA 18 West
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto WA 18
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 5 South: Tacoma
8
Merge onto I 5
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 5
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 5
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto WA 16
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
WA 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 10
Toward Olympic Drive
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Olympic Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympic Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on 56th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
56th Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Fillmore Drive Northwest
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fillmore Drive Northwest
17
At end of road, turn left onto Wollochet Drive Northwest
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wollochet Drive Northwest
18
Turn right onto Artondale Drive Northwest
503 ft
·
12 sec
·
Artondale Drive Northwest
19
Arrive at destination
Artondale Drive Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
C Street Southwest
Turn left onto C Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 5: Seattle, Tacoma
8
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway South, Tacoma
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 5 South, WA 161: Enchanted Parkway Sou...
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 132B
Toward WA 16 West: Gig Harbor, Bremerton
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 16 West: Union Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| premium | $5.77 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Artondale, WA
Late night in Artondale on Sunday
Local time
1:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive, as 75% of this journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a consistent pace, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 8.5 miles on I-5. The road feel is distinctly utilitarian, shifting between the heavy traffic flow of the interstate and the transition onto WA-16. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes or winding backroads, the infrastructure demands your focus as you merge between these major arterial routes. It is a predictable, high-speed experience that gets you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on I 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and WA 16. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near C Street Southwest.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (C Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Auburn, WA and Artondale, WA, road signs point toward Tacoma and Bremerton.
Tacoma
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Bremerton
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 5. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Artondale, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (C Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Artondale, WA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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