How far is Auburn, AL from Locust Fork, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Locust Fork, AL is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Locust Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Locust Fork.
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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
38.2 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 459 North
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway
12.8 mi · 14 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 59 North: Gadsden
1756 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on I-59 North: Gadsden
890 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trussville, Pinson
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto Trussville, Pinson
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Chalkville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chalkville Road
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Continue on Sweeny Hollow Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Sweeny Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Center Point Parkway
51 m · 3 sec · Center Point Parkway
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Continue on Center Point Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Center Point Road
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Turn sharp left
2018 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Bradford Road
1588 ft · 27 sec · New Bradford Road
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Continue on New Bradford Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · New Bradford Highway
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Turn right onto Old Town Road
117 m · 19 sec · Old Town Road
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Turn right onto Spunky Hollow Road
12 m · 2 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spunky Hollow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Locust Fork.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North College Street
Continue straight
38.2 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Locust Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Locust Fork?
The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 70.8 miles from Auburn and 70.8 miles from Locust Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Locust Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Bon Air
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 Bon Air.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Locust Fork. Straight-line distance: 111.06 mi (178.74 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 Locust Fork
Town
| Population | 1,178 |
| Coordinates | 33.9076000, -86.6152700 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Locust Fork (-86.61527, 33.9076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.30 | $42.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
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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