How far is Ashville, AL from Auburn, AL?

The driving distance from Ashville, AL to Auburn, AL is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.16 mi
02h 12m
Flight
95.86 mi
154.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.86 mi
Kilometers
154.27 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.16 mi
Kilometers
191.77 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, May 1, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Ashville
Fri, May 1, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashville
2026-05-01T18:23
Arrive Auburn
Fri, May 1, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Ashville
61.1 mi
01h 06m
To Auburn
58.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashville and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashville and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street East

    59 m · 9 sec · Court Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    45 m · 12 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Heart of Dixie Highway

    43 m · 2 sec · Heart of Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Heart of Dixie Highway

    10.4 mi · 14 min · Heart of Dixie Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Street North

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Martin Street North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1206 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 77: Talladega, Lincoln

    1053 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Western Bypass

    22.7 mi · 26 min · Western Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockford Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1244 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashville and Auburn.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockford Highway
58.3 mi · 49%
Western Bypass
22.7 mi · 19%
Martin Street North
11.5 mi · 10%
Heart of Dixie Highway
10.5 mi · 9%
North College Street
4.73 mi · 4%
5th Street
4.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rockford Highway

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 06m from Ashville
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashville and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashville to Auburn?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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 61.1 miles from Ashville and 58.1 miles from Auburn.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashville and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sylacauga, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sylacauga.

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 95.86 mi (154.27 km).

Ashville

#1 Ashville

City in St.

Population2,396
Coordinates33.8370400, -86.2544200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Auburn

#2 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Street East (-86.254485, 33.837041)
End: (-85.480913, 32.609482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.89
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.94 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.63 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.42 $22.80 $45.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashville and Auburn. The current time is 18:23:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.