How far is Auburn, AL from Hayden, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Hayden, AL is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Hayden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Hayden.
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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
42.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
21.9 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South, AL 3 South, AL 160 East: Hayden, Corner
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
20 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
78 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
80 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
597 ft · 27 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Hayden.
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
42.8 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Hayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Hayden?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Auburn and 69.5 miles from Hayden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Hayden.
Stop Ideas Near Bon Air
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 Bon Air.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 115.32 mi (185.59 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 Hayden
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,358 |
| Coordinates | 33.8926000, -86.7577700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayden (-86.75777, 33.8926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.59 | $37.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
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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