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Distance from Des Moines to Auburn

Driving Distance
13.9 mi 22.3 km
Flying Distance
7.9 mi 12.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Des Moines, Washington to Auburn, Washington is 13.9 mi (22.3 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 7.9 mi (12.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 20 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 39 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Des Moines
Place Des Moines
State/Province Washington
Country US
Latitude 47.401766
Longitude -122.32429
GPS 47.401766° N, 122.32429° W
Local Time 9:52 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Destination:

Auburn
Place Auburn
State/Province Washington
Country US
Latitude 47.307323
Longitude -122.228453
GPS 47.307323° N, 122.228453° W
Local Time 9:52 PM
Timezone America/Los_Angeles

Journey Summary

Traveling from Des Moines, Washington to Auburn, Washington covers 13.9 mi (22.3 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 20 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (13.8-13.9 miles / 22-22 km). The primary route shown here saves 33 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 39 mph (63 km/h).

Available Routes

S 223rd St, I-5 S and WA-18 E
13.9 mi 20 minutes
Shortest
I-5 S and WA-18 E
13.8 mi 20 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.