Origin
Duvall, WA
Night in Duvall on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duvall, WA to Auburn, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duvall, WA
Sanket Mishra
Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
Duvall to Auburn is 40.9 miles and takes about 1 hour via I 405 and WA 520, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Washington State, moving from the Pacific Coast region towards another part of the same region. Expect a highway-focused experience for most of the trip, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between these two points. The route is designed for efficiency, so it's best suited for travelers prioritizing speed and directness over a leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Valley Freeway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| WA 520 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Novelty Hill Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| C Street Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northeast 124th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Avondale Road Northeast | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duvall, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on Southwest Stewart Street
48 ft
·
6 sec
·
Southwest Stewart Street
2
Turn left onto WA 203
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northeast
3
Continue on WA 203
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Carnation-Duvall Road Northeast
4
Enter roundabout onto Northeast 124th Street
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Northeast 124th Street
5
Continue on Northeast 124th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast 124th Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Snoqualmie Valley Road Northeast
7
Turn right onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Northeast Novelty Hill Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
9
Continue on Northeast Novelty Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northeast Novelty Hill Road
10
Turn left onto Avondale Road Northeast
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Avondale Road Northeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Avondale Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Avondale Road
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on WA 520
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
WA 520
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Northeast 40th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto WA 520
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
WA 520
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 405 South: Renton
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 405
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto WA 167
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward 15th Street Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Street Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
C Street Northwest
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Duvall, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 28.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Avondale Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Avondale Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 40th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Northeast 40th Street
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 520 West: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 520 West: Seattle
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
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 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue Sou...
7
28.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.12 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| premium | $5.77 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Auburn, WA
Night in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
9:22 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
21 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
1h 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?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 66% of the journey utilizing major freeways like I 405 and WA 520. You'll encounter stretches of fast-paced driving, including an uninterrupted segment of 11.7 miles on I 405. The Valley Freeway also contributes to the highway character of this route. While predominantly on high-speed roads, the overall experience is one of consistent forward momentum, designed for covering ground efficiently.
66% 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: 11.7 mi on I 405.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near Avondale Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (Avondale Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Duvall, WA and Auburn, WA, road signs point toward Rainier Avenue South and 15Th Street Northwest.
Rainier Avenue South
27.7 mi in
|
~40m
15Th Street Northwest
38.8 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on I 405. 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 Auburn, 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 9.2 miles (Avondale Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Auburn, 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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