How far is Auburn, AL from Middlebury, IN?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Middlebury, IN is about 759.1 miles (1221.7 km), with a travel time of about 14h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 626.5 miles (1008.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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 14h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Middlebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Middlebury.
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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
42.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
186.3 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
266.1 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
27.4 mi · 35 min
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Continue on Lincolnway South
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto County Road 43
1 mi · 3 min · County Road 43
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Turn left onto County Road 50
2695 ft · 40 sec · County Road 50
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn slight left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
2649 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Middlebury.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 24 West
Keep slight left
266 mi · 04h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Scattered Rain Showers near Middlebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Middlebury?
The road trip is about 759.1 miles (1221.7 km) and usually takes 14h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smiths Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 379.9 miles from Auburn and 379.2 miles from Middlebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 626.5 miles (1008.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.6 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $98.91 one way or $197.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 238.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Auburn and Middlebury, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Scattered Rain Showers near Middlebury.
Stop Ideas Near Smiths Grove
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 Smiths Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 626.48 mi (1008.23 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 Middlebury
Township in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 3,562 |
| Coordinates | 41.6753300, -85.7061000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (-85.7061, 41.67533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 18h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 28m |
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 | $3.69 | $98.91 | $197.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.17 | $111.82 | $223.64 |
| Premium | $4.58 | $122.78 | $245.56 |
| Diesel | $5.85 | $156.59 | $313.18 |
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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