How far is Auburn, AL from Harpersville, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Harpersville, AL is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.19 mi
01h 39m
Flight
75.17 mi
120.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.17 mi
Kilometers
120.98 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.19 mi
Kilometers
129.05 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harpersville
Tue, Jun 2, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, Jun 2, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-06-02T10:03
Arrive Harpersville
Tue, Jun 2, 11:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alexander City
AL

City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

From Auburn
40.1 mi
00h 49m
To Harpersville
40.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
80.1 mi · 100%
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

25.5 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
75.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander City
00h 49m from Auburn
Leave By
3:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harpersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alexander City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Auburn and 40.1 miles from Harpersville.

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

The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.72 one way or $21.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harpersville.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander City

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

77 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

79 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

101 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

114 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Harpersville. Straight-line distance: 75.17 mi (120.98 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Harpersville

Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population1,748
Coordinates33.3440000, -86.4380400
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Harpersville (-86.43804, 33.344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $10.72
Round trip
$21.43
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.72 $21.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.05 $24.11
Premium $4.63 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.42 $15.32 $30.65

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Harpersville. The current time is 10:03:42.

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.