How far is Auburn, AL from Heflin, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Heflin, AL is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.58 mi
02h 00m
Flight
72.06 mi
115.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.06 mi
Kilometers
115.97 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.72 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heflin
Fri, May 15, 5:16 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Fri, May 15, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-15T03:15
Arrive Heflin
Fri, May 15, 5:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Roanoke
AL

City in Randolph County, Alabama, United States

From Auburn
42.9 mi
01h 00m
To Heflin
42.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1983 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    62.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    48 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Route 9

  11. 11

    Continue on Almon Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Almon Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3115 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ross Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 9
7.84 mi · 9%
North College Street
5.17 mi · 6%
Almon Street
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

62.6 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roanoke
01h 00m from Auburn
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Heflin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Roanoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Auburn and 42.8 miles from Heflin.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roanoke

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

70 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

116 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Heflin. Straight-line distance: 72.06 mi (115.97 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Heflin

City in Alabama, United States of America

Population3,408
Coordinates33.6489900, -85.5874600
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Heflin (-85.58746, 33.64899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.86 $25.72
Premium $4.63 $13.97 $27.94
Diesel $5.42 $16.35 $32.71

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Heflin. The current time is 03:15:28.

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.