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Trip from Sedro-Woolley, 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

2h 2m

Distance

94.1 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sedro-Woolley, WA, WA

Sedro-Woolley, WA

JOHN CALLERY

city in King County, Washington, United States of America

Auburn, WA

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Trip Overview

This 94.1-mile drive from Sedro-Woolley, WA, to Auburn, WA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes major freeways, including I-5 and I-405, with 89% of the journey on highways, making it a straightforward commute through the Pacific Coast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, this drive is budget-friendly for a day excursion. You'll be on the road for a good chunk of time, but the direct nature of the route means you can focus on getting to your destination efficiently. This is a practical option if you need to travel between these two points within Washington.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.1 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 5 46.6 mi 55m
I 405 26.7 mi 33m
Valley Freeway 10.2 mi 12m
North Cascades Highway 3.6 mi 5m
C Street Northwest 1.1 mi 2m
Avon Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
15th Street Northwest 0.5 mi 1m
North Burlington Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 5 — 46.6 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedro-Woolley, WA and Auburn, WA.

1

Start on Murdock Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Murdock Street
2

Turn left onto Ferry Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Ferry Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto WA 9; WA 20

3.6 mi · 5 min · North Cascades Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on WA 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cascade Highway
5

Continue on WA 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Avon Avenue
6

At end of road, turn left onto WA 20

0.4 mi · 44 sec · North Burlington Boulevard
7

Turn right onto WA 20

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Rio Vista Avenue
8

Continue on WA 20

0.3 mi · 53 sec · State Route 20
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
10

Merge onto I 5

47 mi · 55 min · I 5
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 182 Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 405

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 405
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

26 mi · 32 min · I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 2 Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto WA 167

10 mi · 12 min · Valley Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward 15th Street Northwest Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Turn right onto C Street Northwest

1.1 mi · 2 min · C Street Northwest
Use the right lane.
20

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Given this is a 94.1-mile drive taking just over 2 hours, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You can depart anytime, but leaving mid-morning or early afternoon might help you avoid peak commute times on I-5 and I-405. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider planning a brief break around the halfway point if needed, perhaps near the transition from I-5 to I-405. The estimated fuel cost is $20, so ensure your tank is adequately full before you set off to avoid any unexpected stops. Pay attention to traffic reports, especially if traveling during typical rush hours.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.1 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 21 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.1 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, WA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sedro-Woolley, WA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sedro-Woolley, WA

This is one driving day of about 94.1 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Sedro-Woolley, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 5 for about 46.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in King County, Washington, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodinville, WA

47 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

Stanwood, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eastmont, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Sedro-Woolley, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Taste of Thai by Wipa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Burlington, Washington

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13608995823

Visit website

Tepic Mexican Restaurant Burlington

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Burlington, Washington

0.3 mi

Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kent, Washington

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Renton, Washington

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.7

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12532368630

Visit website

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bellevue, Washington

2.5 mi

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kent, Washington

2.2 mi

Taste of Thai by Wipa

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.7

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13608995823

Visit website

Tepic Mexican Restaurant Burlington

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.7

Burlington, Washington

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+13608994172

Visit website

Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 87.4

Kent, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12538545050

Visit website

SOI Thai Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 67.2

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14252027465

Visit website

Russell's Restaurant & Loft

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 60.5

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14258928492

Visit website

Emory's on Silver Lake

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 47.1

Everett, Washington

Hours: 2–9 pm

+14253377772

Visit website

Urban City Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.8

Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+14257761273

Visit website

Anchovies and Salt

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 80.7

Renton, Washington

Hours: 12–9 pm

+14259703154

Visit website

Candor Coffee

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.7

Renton, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12532368630

Visit website

Amoré Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.2

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 5:30 am–6 pm

+14255035792

Visit website

Daisy Mae's Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 87.4

Kent, Washington

Hours: 4:30 am–5 pm

+12538725580

Cafe Seoul

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.1

Federal Way, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12064605185

Visit website

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 67.2

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14255873300

Visit website

Sure Lock Escapes- Renton

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 80.7

Renton, Washington

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+12539876899

Visit website

North Creek Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 53.8

Bothell, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+14253886600

Visit website

Escape Everett

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 40.3

Everett, Washington

Visit website

Woodinville Whiskey Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 60.5

Woodinville, Washington

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+14255178220

Visit website

Sandbox VR

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 60.5

Kirkland, Washington

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14254037557

Visit website

Jetty Island

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 40.3

Everett, Washington

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+14252578304

Wilburton Hill Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 73.9

Bellevue, Washington

Hours: 6:30 am–8:30 pm

+14254526914

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 81.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ferry Street

Turn left onto Ferry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton

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 182 Toward I 405 South: Bellevue, Renton
6
55 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 405

Keep slight right at fork onto I 405

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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
81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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

$19.69 one way

$39.39 round trip

$5.32/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.58 $20.65 $41.31
premium $5.77 $21.37 $42.74
diesel $5.61 $20.78 $41.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.2 0 $9.88 $4.52
Efficient EV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76
EV Truck/SUV 37.6 0 $13.17 $6.02

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Sedro-Woolley, WA

Late night in Sedro-Woolley on Sunday

Local time

4:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Auburn, WA

Late night in Auburn on Sunday

Local time

4:39 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Patchy Frost then Sunny

SSW 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 6:46AM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

2 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

2h 2m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Seattle flourished during and after the Klondike Gold Rush. Merchants supplied people from around the world passing through this port city on their way to a remarkable adventure in the Yukon Territory...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 71.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 94.1-mile journey, with 89% of the drive occurring on major freeways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.6 miles on I-5, indicating long periods of consistent speed. The route incorporates I-5, I-405, and the Valley Freeway, suggesting a predominantly urban and suburban driving environment. While not explicitly scenic, the highway profile means you can maintain a steady pace for much of the 2-hour duration, with minimal interruptions from local traffic or slower roads.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.6 mi on I 5.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 5 and I 405. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Ferry Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 94.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles (I 405): 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.

Between Sedro-Woolley, WA and Auburn, WA, road signs point toward Renton and Rainier Avenue South.

Renton

53.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Rainier Avenue South

80.8 mi in | ~1h 42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 94.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.6 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 Auburn, WA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Ferry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles (I 405): 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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