How far is Auburn, AL from Linden, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Linden, AL is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.7 miles (220 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
163.45 mi
03h 20m
Flight
136.71 mi
220.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.71 mi
Kilometers
220.02 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.45 mi
Kilometers
263.04 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Linden
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
White Hall
AL

Town

From Auburn
81.6 mi
01h 40m
To Linden
81.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Selma

    46.3 mi · 57 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highland Avenue

    29.1 mi · 37 min · Highland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto United States Highway 80

    12.1 mi · 15 min · United States Highway 80

  12. 12

    Turn left

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    28 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coats Avenue

    10 m · 1 sec · Coats Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coats Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-85 South
51.3 mi · 31%
Selma
46.3 mi · 28%
Highland Avenue
29.1 mi · 18%
United States Highway 80
12.1 mi · 7%
I 65 South
3.89 mi · 2%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-85 South

Merge slight left

51 mi · 00h 56m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
136.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
01h 40m from Auburn
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Linden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Auburn and 81.8 miles from Linden.

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

The direct path is about 136.7 miles (220 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Linden.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

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

BUS

Selma, AL

31 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

36 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Camden, AL

65 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Marion, AL

66 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Linden. Straight-line distance: 136.71 mi (220.02 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Linden

#2 Linden

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, USA

Population1,853
Coordinates32.3062500, -87.7980700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Linden (-87.79807, 32.30625)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $21.85
Round trip
$43.70
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.85 $43.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.57 $49.15
Premium $4.63 $26.69 $53.37
Diesel $5.42 $31.24 $62.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Linden. The current time is 00:51:50.

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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.