How far is Auburn, AL from Centre, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Centre, AL is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Centre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Centre.
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Start on the route
89 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
24 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street
50 m · 3 sec · North College Street
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Continue straight
1983 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
7.9 mi · 11 min
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Turn sharp left
71.5 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Continue on Old US Highway 431 South
2001 ft · 33 sec · Old US Highway 431 South
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At the end of the road, turn right
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto State Route 9
20.6 mi · 29 min · State Route 9
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 9
14.8 mi · 26 min · State Route 9
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Continue on Piedmont Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Piedmont Highway
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Cedar Bluff Road
9 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Bluff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Centre.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Centre?
The road trip is about 127.9 miles (205.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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 64.1 miles from Auburn and 63.9 miles from Centre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centre.
Stop Ideas Near Wedowee
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 Wedowee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Centre. Straight-line distance: 107.17 mi (172.47 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 Centre
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.1520400, -85.6788500 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Centre (-85.67885, 34.15204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
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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