How far is Auburn, AL from Elberta, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Elberta, AL is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.73 mi
04h 33m
Flight
196.36 mi
316.01 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.36 mi
Kilometers
316.01 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.73 mi
Kilometers
369.72 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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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 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elberta
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T05:18
Arrive Elberta
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Auburn
115 mi
02h 16m
To Elberta
114.8 mi
02h 16m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    51 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    112.8 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Atmore, Uriah

    1385 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Barrineau Park Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Barrineau Park Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Barrineau Park Road

    1707 ft · 28 sec · Barrineau Park Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Pensacola Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Old Pensacola Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 87

    8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 87

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 87

    12.9 mi · 18 min · County Road 87

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
113 mi · 49%
I-85 South
51.3 mi · 22%
County Road 87
21.5 mi · 9%
SR 21
8.52 mi · 4%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 2%
Old Pensacola Road
3.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
02h 16m from Auburn
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Elberta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Auburn and 114.8 miles from Elberta.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.71 one way or $61.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

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Camden, AL

64 mi away
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Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
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Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Elberta. Straight-line distance: 196.36 mi (316.01 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Elberta

Town of the United States

Population1,753
Coordinates30.4143600, -87.5977600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Elberta (-87.59776, 30.41436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.69 L · about $30.71
Round trip
$61.43
16.22 gal · 61.38 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.71 $61.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.54 $69.08
Premium $4.63 $37.51 $75.02
Diesel $5.42 $43.92 $87.83

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 Elberta. The current time is 05:18:35.

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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.