How far is Auburn, AL from Holt, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Holt, AL is about 156 miles (251 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124 miles (199.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.97 mi
03h 13m
Flight
123.95 mi
199.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.95 mi
Kilometers
199.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.97 mi
Kilometers
251.01 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holt
Sun, Nov 8, 4:49 AM CST
Return by in Auburn
Sun, Nov 8, 8:03 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-11-08T01:36
Arrive Holt
Sun, Nov 8, 4:49 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CST
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
Harpersville
AL

Town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Auburn
78 mi
01h 36m
To Holt
78 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 459 South

    2459 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, AL 7: Tuscaloosa, Coaling

    1455 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South, AL 7 South: Tuscaloosa

    55 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto University Boulevard East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · University Boulevard East

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on University Boulevard East

    2.2 mi · 4 min · University Boulevard East

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Crescent Ridge Road East

    1.4 km · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road East

  20. 20

    Continue on Crescent Ridge Road Northeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Crescent Ridge Road Northeast

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 42nd Avenue Northeast

    785 ft · 34 sec · 42nd Avenue Northeast

  22. 22

    Continue on 16th Street Northeast

    145 m · 23 sec · 16th Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 40th Avenue Northeast

    92 m · 13 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 40th Avenue Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
102 mi · 65%
I 20 West
26.5 mi · 17%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.2 mi · 12%
University Boulevard East
5.47 mi · 4%
Crescent Ridge Road Northeast
1.08 mi · 1%
Crescent Ridge Road East
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
124 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harpersville
01h 36m from Auburn
Leave By
10:34 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Holt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 156 miles (251 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Harpersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Auburn and 78 miles from Holt.

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

The direct path is about 124 miles (199.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harpersville

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

39 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

81 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

106 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Holt. Straight-line distance: 123.95 mi (199.48 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Holt

Holt is a place in Alabama, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.2340100, -87.4844500
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Holt (-87.48445, 33.23401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.83 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.35
11 gal · 41.66 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.67 $20.17 $40.35
Mid-grade $4.15 $22.85 $45.69
Premium $4.55 $25.05 $50.09
Diesel $5.82 $32.02 $64.04

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Holt. The current time is 01:36:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.