How far is Auburn, AL from Cedar Bluff, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Cedar Bluff, AL is about 133.6 miles (215 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.61 mi
03h 12m
Flight
111.5 mi
179.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.5 mi
Kilometers
179.44 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.61 mi
Kilometers
215.03 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Cedar Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 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
Wedowee
AL

Town in Alabama

From Auburn
66.9 mi
01h 36m
To Cedar Bluff
66.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Cedar Bluff.

  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

    1983 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Old US Highway 431 South

    2001 ft · 33 sec · Old US Highway 431 South

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    20.6 mi · 29 min · State Route 9

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    141 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 9

    14.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 9

  15. 15

    Continue on Piedmont Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Piedmont Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Armory Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Armory Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Bluff Road

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Cedar Bluff Road

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 9

    2.5 mi · 3 min · State Route 9

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Weiss Lake Drive

    1002 ft · 27 sec · South Weiss Lake Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Hwy 9

    13 m · 2 sec · Old Hwy 9

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Hwy 9

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
37.9 mi · 28%
North College Street
5.14 mi · 4%
Cedar Bluff Road
2.75 mi · 2%
Piedmont Highway
1.43 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.39 mi · 1%
Armory Road
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

71.5 mi · 01h 40m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wedowee
01h 36m from Auburn
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Cedar Bluff?

The road trip is about 133.6 miles (215 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Wedowee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Auburn and 66.7 miles from Cedar Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 10:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Wedowee

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

50 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 111.5 mi (179.44 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Cedar Bluff

#2 Cedar Bluff

Town of the United States

Population1,829
Coordinates34.2200900, -85.6077400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Cedar Bluff (-85.60774, 34.22009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.85 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.44 gal · 35.7 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.10 $40.20
Premium $4.63 $21.83 $43.66
Diesel $5.42 $25.56 $51.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Cedar Bluff. The current time is 08:38:09.

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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.