Origin
Parkland, WA
Late night in Parkland on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parkland, 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
27m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parkland, WA
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Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
This short 19.7-mile drive from Parkland to Auburn in Washington is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 27 minutes. The majority of your journey, 85% of it, will be on highways, primarily utilizing WA 512 and the Valley Freeway. Given the short distance and quick travel time, you won't need an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $4, making it an economical choice. Both your origin and destination are within the Pacific Coast region, so you'll be experiencing a consistent local environment throughout this straightforward commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WA 512 | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Valley Freeway | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| C Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 18 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 112th Street South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WA 512
— 9.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on 112th Street South
40 ft
·
4 sec
·
112th Street South
2
Turn right onto WA 7
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pacific Avenue South
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward WA 512 East: Puyallup
4
Merge onto WA 512
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
WA 512
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto WA 167
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto WA 18
452 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Route 18
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward C Street Southwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto C Street Southwest
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
C Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South
Turn right onto WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South
Navigation decision point
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yakima
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward WA 167 North, WA 410 East: Seattle, Yaki...
6
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward WA 18 East: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 18 East: Auburn
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward C Street Southwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward C Street Southwest
6
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.25 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| premium | $5.77 | $4.47 | $8.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:48 AM
PDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
NW 3 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:24AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
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
9 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
27m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route. You'll spend most of your time on freeways like WA 512, covering 85% of the trip on these faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles on WA 512. The Valley Freeway and C Street Southwest will also be part of your path. The character of the drive remains consistent, offering a straightforward highway experience for its entirety.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on WA 512.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WA 512 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 19.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Parkland, WA to Auburn, WA, road signs begin pointing toward Yakima along the way.
Yakima
9.7 mi in
|
~12m
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 27m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on WA 512. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (WA 7 / Pacific Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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