How far is Auburn, AL from Level Plains, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Level Plains, AL is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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 02h 47m.
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.
Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Level Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Level Plains.
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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
41.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Road South
118 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Taylor Road
5 mi · 8 min · Taylor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Highway
31.3 mi · 37 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit straight
106 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight right onto Elba Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway
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Keep slight right
24.6 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto Boll Weevil Circle
3.1 mi · 5 min · Boll Weevil Circle
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 1
148 m · 28 sec · County Road 1
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Joe Bruer Road
17 m · 1 sec · Joe Bruer Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joe Bruer Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Level Plains.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Clear leaving Auburn and Partly Sunny near Level Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Level Plains?
The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Matthews is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Auburn and 64.8 miles from Level Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Auburn and Partly Sunny near Level Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Matthews
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 Matthews.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Level Plains. Straight-line distance: 92.19 mi (148.37 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 Level Plains
Town
| Population | 1,952 |
| Coordinates | 31.2996200, -85.7779900 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Level Plains (-85.77799, 31.29962)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.51 | $39.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.18 | $42.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
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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