How far is Auburn, AL from Gordo, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Gordo, AL is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Gordo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Gordo.
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Start on the route
89 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
24 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street
50 m · 3 sec · North College Street
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto I 459 South
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.2 mi · 21 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa
2219 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2011 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left onto 10th Street
929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard
19.5 mi · 25 min · McFarland Boulevard
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Take the exit right
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1183 ft · 43 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue East
35 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Gordo.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North College Street
Continue straight
38.4 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Gordo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Gordo?
The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Westover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Auburn and 91 miles from Gordo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Gordo.
Stop Ideas Near Westover
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 Westover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Gordo. Straight-line distance: 148.73 mi (239.35 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 Gordo
Town in Pickens County, Alabama
| Population | 1,594 |
| Coordinates | 33.3201200, -87.9028000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gordo (-87.9028, 33.32012)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.31 | $48.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.34 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.76 | $69.53 |
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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