How far is Auburn, AL from Columbiana, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Columbiana, AL is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.83 mi
02h 01m
Flight
76.24 mi
122.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.24 mi
Kilometers
122.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.83 mi
Kilometers
151.01 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbiana
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Columbiana
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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

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
Kellyton
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Auburn
46.9 mi
01h 00m
To Columbiana
46.9 mi
01h 00m

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 SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Klein Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Klein Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    13.1 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3177 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
75.1 mi · 80%
Klein Road
4.97 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

25.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
76.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
01h 00m from Auburn
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Columbiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Kellyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Auburn and 46.9 miles from Columbiana.

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

The direct path is about 76.2 miles (122.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.53 one way or $25.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kellyton

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

78 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

93 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Columbiana. Straight-line distance: 76.24 mi (122.7 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Columbiana

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population4,682
Coordinates33.1781700, -86.6072100
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Columbiana (-86.60721, 33.17817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.53
Round trip
$25.07
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.53 $25.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.10 $28.19
Premium $4.63 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.42 $17.92 $35.85

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 Columbiana. The current time is 05:53:59.

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.