Origin
Bonney Lake, WA
Evening in Bonney Lake on Sunday
Local time
7:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonney Lake, WA to Auburn, WA
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
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6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonney Lake, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Auburn, WA
nicholas hatherly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt between Bonney Lake and Auburn, you will find this 13.2-mile journey to be a straightforward commute. Clocking in at approximately 19 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via State Route 410 East, the Valley Freeway, and C Street Southwest. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should be plenty for this short transit. Both locations sit firmly within the Pacific Coast region, ensuring a familiar climate and atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to move efficiently between these two Washington hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.6 miles from Bonney Lake, WA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 83% of this trip takes place on high-speed roads. The drive moves quickly, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6.5 miles on the Valley Freeway. Because the route is dominated by highway driving, you can anticipate a consistent, fast-paced rhythm once you clear local surface streets. Transitioning from the highway onto C Street Southwest marks the final leg of your journey, requiring a shift from open road speeds to more localized traffic flow. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Valley Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Valley Freeway and State Route 410 East. 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 WA 410 / State Route 410 East.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 13.2 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 (WA 410 / State Route 410 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WA 410 / State Route 410 East
Turn right onto WA 410 / State Route 410 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.4 mi into trip
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~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
6
11.3 mi into trip
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~15m 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
12.3 mi into trip
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~17m 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
13 mi into trip
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~19m in
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West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bonney Lake, WA to Auburn, WA, road signs begin pointing toward C Street Southwest along the way.
C Street Southwest
12.3 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Freeway | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| State Route 410 East | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| C Street Southwest | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 18 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sumner-Buckley Highway East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Valley Freeway
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonney Lake, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
10 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
46 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Sumner-Buckley Highway East
232 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sumner-Buckley Highway East
4
Turn right onto WA 410
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 410 East
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward WA 167 North: Seattle
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto WA 167
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the none / 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 19-minute trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the distance is easily managed in one go. Keep an eye on traffic patterns when merging onto the Valley Freeway, as this is the most active portion of your commute. Given the minimal fuel cost of $3, you can easily top off your tank at either end of the trip without worry. Use the brevity of this drive to your benefit by keeping your itinerary loose and focused on your destination rather than the road itself.
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 6.6 miles from Bonney Lake, WA, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.5 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 13.2 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.6 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
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 Bonney Lake, 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 Bonney Lake, WA
This is one driving day of about 13.2 miles and 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bonney Lake, WA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Valley Freeway for about 6.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.6 mi from Bonney Lake, WA · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.6 miles from Bonney Lake, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, WA
The final approach into Auburn, WA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Auburn, WA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.77 one way
$5.54 round trip
$5.33/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.57 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| premium | $5.77 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
7:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
19m 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 Bonney Lake, WA to Auburn, WA covers 13.2 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Freeway, State Route 410 East, C Street Southwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Bonney Lake, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.77 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 13.2 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WA 410 / State Route 410 East): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bonney Lake, WA to Auburn, WA, road signs begin pointing toward C Street Southwest along the way.
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