How far is Auburn, AL from Ashford, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Ashford, AL is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
128 mi
02h 54m
Flight
99.62 mi
160.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.62 mi
Kilometers
160.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128 mi
Kilometers
205.99 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashford
Sun, May 17, 11:22 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 17, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-17T08:27
Arrive Ashford
Sun, May 17, 11:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Auburn
64.1 mi
01h 27m
To Ashford
63.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 17 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Gay Street

    112 m · 20 sec · North Gay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue

    3.3 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    110 m · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road

    1813 ft · 56 sec · Bent Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-85 North, US 29 North: Atlanta

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro

    1002 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Marvyn Parkway

    2739 ft · 55 sec · Marvyn Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Crawford Road

    16.1 mi · 25 min · Crawford Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2909 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    13 mi · 18 min · South Eufaula Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Ross Clark Circle

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1 km · 51 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    2748 ft · 57 sec · North Broadway Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Eufaula Avenue
48.9 mi · 38%
Crawford Road
16.6 mi · 13%
East Main Street
7.98 mi · 6%
I-85 North
3.86 mi · 3%
Ross Clark Circle
3.39 mi · 3%
East Glenn Avenue
3.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
99.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 27m from Auburn
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Partly Cloudy near Ashford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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 Auburn and 63.9 miles from Ashford.

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 28.4 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Partly Cloudy near Ashford.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Ashford. Straight-line distance: 99.62 mi (160.33 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Ashford

#2 Ashford

Town in Houston County, Alabama, USA

Population2,202
Coordinates31.1829600, -85.2363200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Ashford (-85.23632, 31.18296)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.23
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.12 $34.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.25 $38.50
Premium $4.63 $20.90 $41.81
Diesel $5.42 $24.48 $48.95

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Ashford. The current time is 08:27:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.