Origin
Edgewood, WA
Late night in Edgewood on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewood, WA to Auburn, WA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewood, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
Edgewood, WA to Auburn, WA is 6.5 miles and takes about 11 minutes via Military Road East, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Pacific Coast region, specifically in Washington state. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick local excursion rather than an extended journey. It's a very straightforward local connection, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You won't encounter any major highway driving, making it a relaxed and easy transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Military Road East | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street Bypass | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Peasley Canyon Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Meridian Avenue East | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Peasley Canyon Way South | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Valley Highway North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Military Road East
— 3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on WA 161
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Meridian Avenue East
2
Turn right onto Military Road East
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Military Road East
3
Turn right onto Peasley Canyon Way South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Peasley Canyon Way South
4
Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
5
Continue on South Peasley Canyon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peasley Canyon Road
6
Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Valley Highway North
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Main Street Bypass
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Military Road East
Turn right onto Military Road East
Navigation decision point
3
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Peasley Canyon Way South
Turn right onto Peasley Canyon Way South
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
South Peasley Canyon Road
Enter roundabout onto South Peasley Canyon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
West Valley Highway North
Turn left onto West Valley Highway North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Main Street Bypass
Turn right onto West Main Street Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| premium | $5.77 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Auburn on Tuesday
Local time
3:36 AM
PDT
Current temp
67°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
22 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
11m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 6.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 3 miles on Military Road East. As you progress, you'll transition from Military Road East to West Main Street Bypass and finally onto South Peasley Canyon Road. Expect frequent turns and a pace dictated by local traffic conditions rather than highway speeds. The drive feels like a typical urban or suburban commute, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on Military Road East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Military Road East.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Military Road East): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Peasley Canyon Way South): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Peasley Canyon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Auburn, WA
Full guide →Auburn is a city in south King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on Military Road East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.5 miles (Military Road East): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Peasley Canyon Way South): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (South Peasley Canyon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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