Origin
Klahanie, WA
Late night in Klahanie on Saturday
Local time
1:46 AM
PDT
Current temp
68°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Klahanie, WA to Auburn, WA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Klahanie, WA
Alok Sharma
Auburn, WA
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Trip Overview
Klahanie, WA to Auburn, WA is 27.9 miles and takes about 45m via State Route 18, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within the Pacific Coast region, connecting two points in Washington state. The drive is mostly on main roads, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant detours. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 27.9 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 (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 56% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on State Route 18, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 15.5 miles. The route transitions between these faster-paced highway sections and local roads like Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast and Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road. Expect a varied driving feel, moving from more open road conditions to potentially more developed areas as you approach Auburn.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 18 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward WA 164 East: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WA 164 East: Auburn
7
27.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Auburn Way South
Turn right onto Auburn Way South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 18 | 15.5 mi | 19m |
| Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Front Street North | 2 mi | 5m |
| Klahanie Drive Southeast | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 249th Avenue Southeast | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| A Street Southeast | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 18
— 15.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Klahanie, WA and Auburn, WA.
1
Start on 249th Avenue Southeast
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
249th Avenue Southeast
2
Turn right onto Klahanie Drive Southeast
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Klahanie Drive Southeast
3
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
4
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
6
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
80 ft
·
1 sec
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
8
Continue on Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn left onto East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on Front Street North
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Front Street North
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward WA 18 West: Auburn
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto WA 18
16 mi
·
19 min
·
State Route 18
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward WA 164 East: Auburn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Auburn Way South
321 ft
·
12 sec
·
Auburn Way South
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Cross Street Southeast
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Cross Street Southeast
17
Turn right onto A Street Southeast
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
A Street Southeast
18
Turn right onto East Main Street
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.68 round trip
$5.32/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.58 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| premium | $5.77 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:46 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
22 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
45m 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 Klahanie, WA to Auburn, WA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 18, Issaquah Hobart Road Southeast, Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Klahanie, WA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.9 miles (Southeast Issaquah Fall City Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Klahanie, WA to Auburn, WA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park.
How this page is built
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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