How far is Auburn, AL from Florala, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Florala, AL is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
156.31 mi
03h 23m
Flight
121.52 mi
195.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.52 mi
Kilometers
195.57 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.31 mi
Kilometers
251.56 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florala
Tue, May 5, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-05T06:33
Arrive Florala
Tue, May 5, 9:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Troy
AL

City in Pike County, Alabama, United States

From Auburn
78.2 mi
01h 41m
To Florala
78.1 mi
01h 41m

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
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Road South

    118 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Taylor Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Taylor Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Highway

    31.3 mi · 37 min · Troy Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Elba Highway

    19.8 mi · 35 min · Elba Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    784 ft · 26 sec · 5th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Wall Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Wall Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
42.3 mi · 27%
Elba Highway
40.3 mi · 26%
Troy Highway
39.9 mi · 25%
Taylor Road
4.97 mi · 3%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 2%
SR 271
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 45m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
121.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 41m from Auburn
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Florala.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Auburn and 78.1 miles from Florala.

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

The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.90 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

67 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Florala. Straight-line distance: 121.52 mi (195.57 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Florala

City in Covington County, Alabama, United States

Population1,891
Coordinates31.0051800, -86.3280000
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Florala (-86.328, 31.00518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.88 L · about $20.90
Round trip
$41.81
11.04 gal · 41.76 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.90 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.51 $47.02
Premium $4.63 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.42 $29.89 $59.78

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 Florala. The current time is 06:33:27.

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.