How far is Auburn, AL from Inverness, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Inverness, AL is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Macon County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Inverness.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Inverness.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga
1127 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1329 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on East Water Street
769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Northside Street
45 m · 8 sec · West Northside Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
109 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Highway
46 m · 9 sec · West Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
21.1 mi · 32 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Blackmon Avenue West
1727 ft · 55 sec · Blackmon Avenue West
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Continue on Baskin Street
1555 ft · 44 sec · Baskin Street
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Continue on Baskin Street
12 m · 1 sec · Baskin Street
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Continue on Baskin Street
9.3 mi · 16 min · Baskin Street
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Turn left onto Bullock County 14
1.9 mi · 5 min · Bullock County 14
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Turn right onto Bullock County 28
33 m · 5 sec · Bullock County 28
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bullock County 28
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Inverness.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
21.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Inverness.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Inverness?
The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Tuskegee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Auburn and 26.7 miles from Inverness.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Inverness.
Stop Ideas Near Tuskegee
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 Tuskegee.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 43.93 mi (70.7 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 Inverness
Inverness is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0148800, -85.7460600 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inverness (-85.74606, 32.01488)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.69 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
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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