How far is Auburn, AL from Cottonwood, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Cottonwood, AL is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Cottonwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Cottonwood.
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Start on the route
87 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Gay Street
112 m · 20 sec · North Gay Street
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Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue
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Turn slight right
110 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road
1813 ft · 56 sec · Bent Creek Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-85 North, US 29 North: Atlanta
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro
1002 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Marvyn Parkway
2739 ft · 55 sec · Marvyn Parkway
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Turn left onto Crawford Road
16.1 mi · 25 min · Crawford Road
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Continue straight
2909 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Continue on South Eufaula Avenue
13 mi · 18 min · South Eufaula Avenue
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Ross Clark Circle
5.1 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn left onto East Cottonwood Road
11.5 mi · 18 min · East Cottonwood Road
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Turn slight right onto Sealy Wells Road
85 m · 8 sec · Sealy Wells Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sealy Wells Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Cottonwood.
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 right
32.4 mi · 00h 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Cottonwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Cottonwood?
The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Auburn and 66.3 miles from Cottonwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Cottonwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Cottonwood. Straight-line distance: 108.35 mi (174.38 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 Cottonwood
Town in Houston County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,247 |
| Coordinates | 31.0487900, -85.3049300 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood (-85.30493, 31.04879)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
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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