Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto C Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
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
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
Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Sammamish
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, WA and Klahanie, WA.
Start on East Main Street
Turn left onto C Street Southwest
Take the ramp
Merge onto WA 18
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto WA 167
Take the exit
Merge onto I 405
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Front Street North
Continue on East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Turn right onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
Continue on Klahanie Drive Southeast
Turn left onto 249th Avenue Southeast
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Auburn, WA · 21m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Auburn, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Klahanie, WA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.70 one way
$13.39 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Destination
Late night in Klahanie on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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