How far is Auburn, AL from Horton, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Horton, AL is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Horton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Horton.
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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
24.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
1053 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left
46.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
16.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2911 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn slight left onto Horton Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Horton Road
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Turn right
43 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Horton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
46.2 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Horton?
The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Talladega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Auburn and 78.2 miles from Horton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.28 one way or $40.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Horton.
Stop Ideas Near Talladega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Talladega Sewer Board
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talladega.
Anniston
Birmingham
Brent, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Horton. Straight-line distance: 119.58 mi (192.45 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 Horton
Horton is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.2009300, -86.2969200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Horton (-86.29692, 34.20093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $3.67 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $22.97 | $45.94 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.18 | $50.37 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
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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