How far is Auburn, AL from Ladonia, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Ladonia, AL is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lee County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Ladonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Ladonia.
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Start on the route
87 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North Gay Street
112 m · 20 sec · North Gay Street
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Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue
3.3 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue
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Turn slight right
110 m · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road
1813 ft · 56 sec · Bent Creek Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-85 North, US 29 North: Atlanta
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 280, US 431: Opelika, Phenix City
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
80 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
21.1 mi · 25 min · Columbus Parkway
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crawford Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Ladonia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Columbus Parkway
Merge slight left onto Columbus Parkway
21.1 mi · 00h 25m
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 Ladonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Ladonia?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Smiths Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Auburn and 17.6 miles from Ladonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Auburn and Ladonia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Ladonia.
Stop Ideas Near Smiths Station
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smiths Station.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Ladonia. Straight-line distance: 25.36 mi (40.82 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 Ladonia
Census designated place
| Population | 3,142 |
| Coordinates | 32.4682000, -85.0791000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ladonia (-85.0791, 32.4682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.71 | $13.43 |
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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