How far is Auburn, AL from Margaret, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Margaret, AL is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
124.9 mi
02h 41m
Flight
94.01 mi
151.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.01 mi
Kilometers
151.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.9 mi
Kilometers
201 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Margaret
Wed, Apr 29, 8:47 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, Apr 29, 11:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-29T18:05
Arrive Margaret
Wed, Apr 29, 8:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Sylacauga
AL

City in Alabama, United States

From Auburn
62.4 mi
01h 20m
To Margaret
62.4 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

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

    4 mi · 6 min · North College Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street

    24 m · 1 sec · North College Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North College Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street

    50 m · 3 sec · North College Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    24.2 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1053 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    30 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rockford Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Rockford Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway Avenue

    22.7 mi · 26 min · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I-20 West: Birmingham

    1165 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Ashville, Pell City

    1539 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Ashville

    62 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Martin Street North

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Street North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Route 174

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Route 174

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US 411

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US 411

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Sanie Road

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Sanie Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto CR 12

    43 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto County Road 12

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 12

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1532 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 50%
South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 18%
State Route 174
10.2 mi · 8%
I-20 West
9.02 mi · 7%
Sanie Road
3.85 mi · 3%
US 411
3.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

24.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 20m from Auburn
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margaret.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 62.4 miles from Auburn and 62.4 miles from Margaret.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margaret.

Stop Ideas Near Sylacauga

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

64 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
RAIL

Anniston

66 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Brent, AL

89 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
BUS

Montgomery, AL

94 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Margaret. Straight-line distance: 94.01 mi (151.3 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Margaret

Human settlement in St.

Population5,287
Coordinates33.6862100, -86.4749800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Margaret (-86.47498, 33.68621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.68 L · about $16.70
Round trip
$33.40
8.82 gal · 33.36 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.70 $33.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.63 $20.40 $40.79
Diesel $5.42 $23.88 $47.76

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Margaret. The current time is 18:05:49.

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.