How far is Auburn, AL from Dora, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Dora, AL is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.51 mi
02h 52m
Flight
121 mi
194.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121 mi
Kilometers
194.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.51 mi
Kilometers
218.09 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dora
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Dora
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Mignon
AL

Census designated place

From Auburn
67.7 mi
01h 26m
To Dora
67.8 mi
01h 26m

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
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.8 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 18 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 81: Dora, Sumiton

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Sharon Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Sharon Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sharon Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
106 mi · 78%
I 22 West
18.3 mi · 13%
Sharon Boulevard
3.46 mi · 3%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 2%
I 65 North
1.86 mi · 1%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

42.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mignon
01h 26m from Auburn
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Dora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Mignon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Auburn and 67.8 miles from Dora.

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

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Dora. Straight-line distance: 121 mi (194.73 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Dora

#2 Dora

City in Walker County, Alabama, United States

Population1,979
Coordinates33.7287200, -87.0902800
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Dora (-87.09028, 33.72872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.63 $22.11 $44.22
Diesel $5.42 $25.88 $51.77

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 Dora. The current time is 03:27:14.

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.