How far is Auburn, AL from Deatsville, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Deatsville, AL is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
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 Deatsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Deatsville.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 14: Millbrook, Prattville
1052 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Deatsville Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Deatsville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Deatsville Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Deatsville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
105 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Academy Lane
46 m · 7 sec · Academy Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Academy Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Deatsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
51 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Deatsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Deatsville?
The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Shorter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.9 miles from Auburn and 37.9 miles from Deatsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Deatsville.
Stop Ideas Near Shorter
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 Shorter.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Deatsville. Straight-line distance: 53.26 mi (85.71 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 Deatsville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,243 |
| Coordinates | 32.6081900, -86.3958100 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Deatsville (-86.39581, 32.60819)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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