How far is Auburn, AL from Flomaton, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Flomaton, AL is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
172.49 mi
03h 15m
Flight
152.62 mi
245.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.62 mi
Kilometers
245.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.49 mi
Kilometers
277.59 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flomaton
Tue, May 5, 12:52 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 4:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-05T09:37
Arrive Flomaton
Tue, May 5, 12:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:28 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
Fort Deposit
AL

Town

From Auburn
86.3 mi
01h 37m
To Flomaton
86.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 113: Flomaton, Wallace

    1268 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Barnett Highway

    13.6 mi · 17 min · Barnett Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Palafox Street

    1 km · 2 min · Palafox Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ringold Street

    551 ft · 30 sec · Ringold Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Houston Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Houston Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 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
101 mi · 59%
I-85 South
51.3 mi · 30%
Barnett Highway
13.6 mi · 8%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 2%
Palafox Street
0.63 mi
SR 113
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 49m

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
152.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Deposit
01h 37m from Auburn
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Flomaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Fort Deposit is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Auburn and 86.2 miles from Flomaton.

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

The direct path is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.06 one way or $46.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Flomaton.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Deposit

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

45 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

63 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Camden, AL

66 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

100 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Flomaton. Straight-line distance: 152.62 mi (245.62 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Flomaton

Town

Population1,377
Coordinates31.0001800, -87.2608100
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Flomaton (-87.26081, 31.00018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.04 L · about $23.06
Round trip
$46.13
12.18 gal · 46.08 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.06 $46.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.94 $51.87
Premium $4.63 $28.17 $56.33
Diesel $5.42 $32.98 $65.95

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Flomaton. The current time is 09:37:00.

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.