How far is Argo, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Argo, AL to Auburn, AL is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Argo and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Argo and Auburn.
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Start on Mason Circle
61 m · 14 sec · Mason Circle
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Turn left onto Trace Way
670 ft · 35 sec · Trace Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Argo-Margaret Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Argo-Margaret Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2124 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Liles Lane
1483 ft · 35 sec · Liles Lane
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Take the ramp left
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 459 South: Tuscaloosa, Montgomery
2436 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.5 mi · 13 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280: Mountain Brook, Childersburg
888 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 280 East: Childersburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto United States Highway 280
12.6 mi · 18 min · United States Highway 280
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Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 1 hr 43 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 Argo and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
United States Highway 280
Take the exit straight
84.1 mi · 01h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Argo and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Argo to Auburn?
The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Argo and 53.2 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Argo and Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
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 Argo and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 95.01 mi (152.9 km).
#1 Argo
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 4,278 |
| Coordinates | 33.6877800, -86.5005100 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.68 | $31.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.15 | $38.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
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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