Origin
Bothell West, WA
Late night in Bothell West on Friday
Local time
12:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bothell West, WA to Auburn, WA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bothell West, WA
JOHN CALLERY
Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bothell West, WA to Auburn, WA covers 39.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 405, Valley Freeway, C Street Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on I 405. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 39.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 39.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 405 and Valley Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.3 miles on I 405.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 405 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 405 and Valley Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 228th Street Southwest.
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 11 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (228th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
228th Street Southwest
At end of road, turn left onto 228th Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
26.4 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
6
37.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward 15th Street Northwest
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 15th Street Northwest
6
37.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
15th Street Northwest
Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bothell West, WA and Auburn, WA, road signs point toward Rainier Avenue South and 15Th Street Northwest.
Rainier Avenue South
25.9 mi in
|
~35m
15Th Street Northwest
37.1 mi in
|
~49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 405 | 23.3 mi | 29m |
| Valley Freeway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| C Street Northwest | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 228th Street Southwest | 1 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 15th Street Northwest | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bothell-Everett Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 405
— 23.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bothell West, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on 213th Street Southwest
270 ft
·
16 sec
·
213th Street Southwest
2
Turn left onto Damson Road
267 ft
·
7 sec
·
Damson Road
3
Continue on Damson Road
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Damson Road
4
Continue on 214th Street Southwest
504 ft
·
13 sec
·
214th Street Southwest
5
Turn right onto 4th Avenue West
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
4th Avenue West
6
At end of road, turn left onto 228th Street Southwest
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
228th Street Southwest
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Bothell-Everett Highway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bothell-Everett Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 405 South: Bellevue
9
Merge onto I 405
23 mi
·
29 min
·
I 405
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward WA 167 South: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto WA 167
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Valley Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward 15th Street Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Street Northwest
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
C Street Northwest
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Bothell West, WA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Bothell West, WA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Auburn, WA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Auburn, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.20 one way
$16.41 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
| premium | $5.77 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.65 | $17.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Auburn, WA
Late night in Auburn on Friday
Local time
12:12 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°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
10 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
54m 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 Bothell West, WA to Auburn, WA covers 39.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 405, Valley Freeway, C Street Northwest. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 miles from Bothell West, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.20 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (228th Street Southwest): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bothell West, WA and Auburn, WA, road signs point toward Rainier Avenue South and 15Th Street Northwest.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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