How far is Auburn, AL from Hackleburg, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Hackleburg, AL is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.7 miles (286 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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
212.15 mi
04h 16m
Flight
177.74 mi
286.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.74 mi
Kilometers
286.05 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.15 mi
Kilometers
341.42 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Hackleburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 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
Homewood
AL

City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States

From Auburn
106.1 mi
02h 08m
To Hackleburg
106.1 mi
02h 08m

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 S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

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

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street

    50 m · 3 sec · North College Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Carraway Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Finley Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 19th Street North

    15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    771 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West: Memphis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 43, US 278: Hamilton, Guin

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Military Street

    10.3 mi · 14 min · South Military Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    23 m · 2 sec · Clay Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Cedar Tree Street

    100 m · 7 sec · Cedar Tree Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Tree Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
106 mi · 50%
I 22 West
79.6 mi · 38%
South Military Street
18.7 mi · 9%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 1%
I 65 North
1.86 mi · 1%
Carraway Boulevard
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 22 West

Continue straight

78.4 mi · 01h 24m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
177.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homewood
02h 08m from Auburn
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Hackleburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.4 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Homewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Auburn and 106.1 miles from Hackleburg.

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

The direct path is about 177.7 miles (286 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Homewood

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

5 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

67 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

77 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

92 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Hackleburg. Straight-line distance: 177.74 mi (286.05 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Hackleburg

City in Marion County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates34.2773200, -87.8286400
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Hackleburg (-87.82864, 34.27732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.34 L · about $28.36
Round trip
$56.73
14.98 gal · 56.68 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.36 $56.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.90 $63.80
Premium $4.63 $34.64 $69.28
Diesel $5.42 $40.56 $81.12

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 Hackleburg. The current time is 04:13:56.

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.