How far is Auburn, AL from Leesburg, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Leesburg, AL is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.48 mi
03h 05m
Flight
109.67 mi
176.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.67 mi
Kilometers
176.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.48 mi
Kilometers
235.74 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leesburg
Mon, May 18, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Mon, May 18, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-18T02:23
Arrive Leesburg
Mon, May 18, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
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
Bon Air
AL

Town of the United States

From Auburn
73.3 mi
01h 32m
To Leesburg
73.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1053 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway Avenue

    22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    37.1 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rainbow Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Ewing Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Industrial Boulevard

    723 ft · 16 sec · Industrial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lokey Street

    48 m · 9 sec · Lokey Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 42%
South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 15%
Ewing Avenue
16.9 mi · 12%
Rainbow Drive
4.12 mi · 3%
South Albert Rains Boulevard
2.25 mi · 2%
Rockford Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

37.1 mi · 00h 53m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bon Air
01h 32m from Auburn
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Leesburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Bon Air is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Auburn and 73.2 miles from Leesburg.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.58 one way or $39.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Leesburg.

Stop Ideas Near Bon Air

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

52 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

63 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

85 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

104 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Leesburg. Straight-line distance: 109.67 mi (176.5 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 Leesburg

Town in Alabama, United States

Population1,016
Coordinates34.1798200, -85.7613600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Leesburg (-85.76136, 34.17982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.57 L · about $19.58
Round trip
$39.16
10.34 gal · 39.14 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.58 $39.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.02 $44.04
Premium $4.63 $23.91 $47.82
Diesel $5.42 $28.00 $55.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Leesburg. The current time is 02:23:47.

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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.