How far is Auburn, AL from Lipscomb, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Lipscomb, AL is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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City in Alabama, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Lipscomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Lipscomb.
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Start on the route
89 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
24 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street
50 m · 3 sec · North College Street
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
41.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 149: Homewood, Mountain Brook
773 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Shades Creek Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Shades Creek Parkway
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Continue on Lakeshore Drive
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Lakeshore Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on West Lakeshore Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lakeshore Parkway
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Continue on Lakeshore Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lakeshore Parkway
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Turn right onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
124 m · 11 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wenonah Oxmoor Road
70 m · 7 sec · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wenonah Oxmoor Road
3118 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Oxmoor Road
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Continue on Venice Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Venice Road
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Turn left onto Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
1261 ft · 35 sec · Ishkooda Wenonah Road Southwest
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Continue on Wenonah Road Southwest
3106 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road Southwest
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Continue on Wenonah Alley
959 ft · 26 sec · Wenonah Alley
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Continue on Barbee Street
148 m · 13 sec · Barbee Street
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Continue on Wenonah Road
2899 ft · 1 min · Wenonah Road
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Continue on 21st Street Southwest
567 ft · 24 sec · 21st Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue Southwest
125 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Avenue K
2935 ft · 1 min · Avenue K
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Turn slight right onto Avenue H
2082 ft · 2 min · Avenue H
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Turn right onto 8th Street South
705 ft · 35 sec · 8th Street South
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Turn left onto Avenue E
561 ft · 26 sec · Avenue E
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Turn right onto Avenue E
86 m · 12 sec · Avenue E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Lipscomb.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North College Street
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41.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lipscomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Lipscomb?
The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Sylacauga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Auburn and 58.3 miles from Lipscomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lipscomb.
Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga
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 Sylacauga.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Lipscomb. Straight-line distance: 100.97 mi (162.49 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 Lipscomb
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 2,110 |
| Coordinates | 33.4256600, -86.9266600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lipscomb (-86.92666, 33.42566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.60 | $31.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.06 | $38.11 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
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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