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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.78 mi
02h 47m
Flight
92.19 mi
148.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.19 mi
Kilometers
148.37 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.78 mi
Kilometers
208.86 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Level Plains
Mon, Apr 20, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Mon, Apr 20, 5:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-19T23:49
Arrive Level Plains
Mon, Apr 20, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Matthews
AL

Town in Montgomery County, Alabama, USA

From Auburn
64.9 mi
01h 23m
To Level Plains
64.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    41.9 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Road South

    118 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Taylor Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Taylor Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Highway

    31.3 mi · 37 min · Troy Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    546 ft · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    106 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Elba Highway

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Elba Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    24.6 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Boll Weevil Circle

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Boll Weevil Circle

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    3.1 mi · 4 min · East Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 1

    148 m · 28 sec · County Road 1

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Joe Bruer Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Joe Bruer Road

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
42.3 mi · 33%
Troy Highway
39.9 mi · 31%
Elba Highway
32.2 mi · 25%
Taylor Road
4.97 mi · 4%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 3%
East Park Avenue
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matthews
01h 23m from Auburn
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

31 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

97 mi away
434 Broad Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Level Plains. Straight-line distance: 92.19 mi (148.37 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Level Plains

#2 Level Plains

Town

Population1,952
Coordinates31.2996200, -85.7779900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Level Plains (-85.77799, 31.29962)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.34 L · about $17.34
Round trip
$34.69
9.16 gal · 34.68 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Alabama · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Level Plains. The current time is 23:49:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.