How far is Auburn, AL from Greensboro, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Greensboro, AL is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Greensboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Greensboro.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
51 mi · 56 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street
922 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile
1236 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on I 65 South: Mobile
603 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Selma
46.3 mi · 57 min
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Turn left onto Highland Avenue
28.7 mi · 36 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto North Street
875 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Avenue
18.1 mi · 26 min · Water Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1.5 km · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Tuscaloosa Street
1773 ft · 58 sec · Tuscaloosa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tuscaloosa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Greensboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
51 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Greensboro?
The road trip is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Auburn and 77.1 miles from Greensboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.
Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro
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 Lowndesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 123.19 mi (198.25 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 Greensboro
City in Hale County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 2,265 |
| Coordinates | 32.7041500, -87.5955000 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greensboro (-87.5955, 32.70415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.16 | $50.32 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
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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