Origin
Auburn, WA
Afternoon in Auburn on Thursday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, WA to Tukwila, WA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Tukwila, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 16.1 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on C Street Southwest, WA 18 West, State Route 18 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 16.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
C Street Southwest is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Auburn, WA to Tukwila, WA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, WA to Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| C Street Southwest | — | — |
| WA 18 West | — | — |
| State Route 18 | — | — |
| WA 167 | — | — |
| WA 167 North | — | — |
| Valley Freeway | — | — |
| I 405 South | — | — |
| WA 181 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
C Street Southwest
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, WA and Tukwila, WA.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto C Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
C Street Southwest
3
Take the ramp right toward WA 18 West
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
WA 18 West
4
Merge slight left onto State Route 18
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 18
5
Take the exit slight right toward WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
WA 167: Renton, Puyallup
6
Keep slight right to continue on WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
WA 167 North: Kent, Renton
7
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Valley Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 405 South: Sea-Tac, Seattle, I-5
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 405 South: Sea-Tac, Seattle, I-5
9
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station, West Valley Highway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
WA 181 South: Tukwila, Tukwila Station, West Valley Highway
11
Keep slight left
138 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn left onto Interurban Avenue South
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interurban Avenue South
13
Turn left onto South 141st Place
446 ft
·
13 sec
·
South 141st Place
14
Continue on 58th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
58th Avenue South
15
Turn right onto South 144th Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
South 144th Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.74 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Tukwila, WA
Afternoon in Tukwila on Thursday
Local time
3:31 PM
PDT
Current temp
66°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
20 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
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Auburn, WA to Tukwila, WA covers 16.1 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are C Street Southwest, WA 18 West, State Route 18. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8 miles from Auburn, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Auburn, WA to Tukwila, WA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Auburn, WA to Tukwila, WA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Auburn, WA to Tukwila, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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