How far is Auburn, AL from Brookwood, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Brookwood, AL is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.69 mi
03h 00m
Flight
115.66 mi
186.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.66 mi
Kilometers
186.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.69 mi
Kilometers
229.64 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookwood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 15, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-14T22:40
Arrive Brookwood
Wed, Apr 15, 1:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bon Air
AL

Town of the United States

From Auburn
71.3 mi
01h 30m
To Brookwood
71.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street

    50 m · 3 sec · North College Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 459 South

    2459 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake View

    1341 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    14.8 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hanna Mill Creek

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
102 mi · 71%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.2 mi · 13%
I 20 West
6.13 mi · 4%
I 459 South
0.47 mi
Lake View
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bon Air
01h 30m from Auburn
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Brookwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Auburn and 71.4 miles from Brookwood.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Brookwood.

Stop Ideas Near Bon Air

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bon Air, 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 Bon Air.

RAIL

Birmingham

52 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

63 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

104 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Brookwood. Straight-line distance: 115.66 mi (186.13 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Brookwood

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,822
Coordinates33.2556700, -87.3208300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Brookwood (-87.32083, 33.25567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.06 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.17
10.08 gal · 38.12 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.09 $38.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.47 $42.93
Premium $4.63 $23.31 $46.62
Diesel $5.42 $27.29 $54.58

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Brookwood. The current time is 22:40:00.

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.