How far is Auburn, AL from Cowarts, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Cowarts, AL is about 124 miles (199.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Cowarts.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Cowarts.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · Ross Clark Circle
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Turn left onto East Main Street
4 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2930 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Cowarts.
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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cowarts.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Cowarts?
The road trip is about 124 miles (199.6 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Auburn and 61.9 miles from Cowarts.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Cowarts.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Cowarts. Straight-line distance: 97.95 mi (157.63 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 Cowarts
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,097 |
| Coordinates | 31.2001800, -85.3046500 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cowarts (-85.30465, 31.20018)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.65 | $37.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
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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