How far is Auburn, AL from Butler, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Butler, AL is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Butler.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 37 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn straight onto United States Highway 80
12.1 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 80
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Turn left
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn right
28 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
19.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn right
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pushmataha Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Butler.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
51 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Butler?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Selma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from Auburn and 98.9 miles from Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Selma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Selma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Butler. Straight-line distance: 163.99 mi (263.91 km).
#1 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butler
Town in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 1,694 |
| Coordinates | 32.0895900, -88.2219700 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler (-88.22197, 32.08959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.40 | $52.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.69 | $59.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.24 | $64.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.74 | $75.49 |
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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