How far is Alexander City, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Alexander City, AL to Auburn, AL is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexander City and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander City and Auburn.
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Start on Court Square
89 m · 15 sec · Court Square
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Turn right onto Main Street
75 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tallapoosa Street
137 m · 8 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Tallapoosa Street
46 m · 5 sec · Tallapoosa Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
2072 ft · 41 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Cherokee Road
1 km · 1 min · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Cherokee Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cherokee Road
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Turn left
33 mi · 39 min
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
23 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Turn left
89 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexander City and Auburn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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33 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexander City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexander City to Auburn?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Alexander City and 20 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexander City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexander City and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 35.89 mi (57.76 km).
#1 Alexander City
City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 14,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -85.9538500 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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