Origin
Auburn, WA
Night in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, WA to Klahanie, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Klahanie, WA
Alok Sharma
Trip Overview
Auburn to Klahanie is 32 miles and takes about 45m via Valley Freeway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip connecting two points within Washington state. The drive primarily stays on major highways, making it a quick transit between the Pacific Coast regions. Expect a practical, efficient journey focused on getting you to your destination with minimal fuss. It’s a short enough distance that you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| I 405 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| I 90 | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Klahanie Drive Southeast | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 249th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 11.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, WA and Klahanie, 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
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 18
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto WA 167
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 405 North: Bellevue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 405
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90 East: Spokane
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 90
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
I 90
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
229 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Sammamish, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
15
Turn left onto Front Street North
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Front Street North
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
17
Turn right onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
19
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
20
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
21
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
178 ft
·
3 sec
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
23
Continue on Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
24
Turn left onto 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
249th Avenue Southeast
25
Arrive at destination
249th Avenue Southeast
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Auburn, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 28.6 — 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.
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 90: Seattle, Spokane
8
28.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
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 17
Toward Front Street, East Lake Sammamish Parkwa...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.39 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $7.02 | $14.05 |
| premium | $5.77 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Klahanie, WA
Night in Klahanie on Saturday
Local time
9:24 PM
PDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Cloudy
ESE 1 mph
0% chance
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is decidedly highway-focused, with 81% of the drive utilizing major freeways like Valley Freeway, I 405, and I 90. You'll experience a significant stretch of 11.1 miles on the Valley Freeway, offering a taste of consistent, faster-paced driving. The character of the road is largely dictated by these interstate segments, meaning you can anticipate smooth, high-speed travel for most of your journey. While there may be brief transitions, the overall feel is one of efficient highway navigation.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Valley Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and I 405. 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 18 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (C Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 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 Klahanie, WA, road signs point toward Spokane, Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast and Sammamish.
Spokane
21.4 mi in
|
~28m
Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
28.6 mi in
|
~37m
Sammamish
28.9 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Valley Freeway. 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 Klahanie, 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 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 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 Klahanie, 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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