How far is Ashford, AL from Auburn, AL?
The driving distance from Ashford, AL to Auburn, AL is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashford and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashford and Auburn.
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Start on North Broadway Street
2669 ft · 59 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Ross Clark Circle
3.4 mi · 5 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn right onto Reeves Street
6.6 mi · 8 min · Reeves Street
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Continue straight
1403 ft · 18 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
20 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
12.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue on North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 40 min · North Eufaula Avenue
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2852 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right
16.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Marvyn Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Marvyn Parkway
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Take the ramp right
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Opelika
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Auburn, Opelika
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road
1172 ft · 39 sec · Bent Creek Road
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Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue
3.4 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gay Street
112 m · 19 sec · North Gay Street
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Turn left
87 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 Ashford and Auburn.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Eufaula Avenue
Continue on North Eufaula Avenue
32.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Ashford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Ashford to Auburn?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Ashford and 64.2 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ashford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashford and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 99.62 mi (160.33 km).
#1 Ashford
Town in Houston County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 2,202 |
| Coordinates | 31.1829600, -85.2363200 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.16 | $34.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.29 | $38.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.53 | $49.06 |
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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