How far is Auburn, AL from Midland City, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Midland City, AL is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
114.26 mi
02h 43m
Flight
89.19 mi
143.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.19 mi
Kilometers
143.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.26 mi
Kilometers
183.88 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-18T23:58
Arrive Midland City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Banks
AL

Town in Pike County, Alabama, USA

From Auburn
57.2 mi
01h 21m
To Midland City
57 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Midland City.

  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

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga

    1127 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    1329 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Water Street

    769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Northside Street

    45 m · 8 sec · West Northside Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    109 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Highway

    46 m · 9 sec · West Martin Luther King Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    22.1 mi · 33 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    28 mi · 42 min · South Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    34.3 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit uturn

    1557 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    65 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    750 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kelly Avenue

    532 ft · 13 sec · Kelly Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kelly Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prairie Street
28.4 mi · 25%
South Main Street
22.1 mi · 19%
I-85 South
12.6 mi · 11%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.49 mi
Wright Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

34.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Banks
01h 21m from Auburn
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Midland City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Midland City?

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Banks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Auburn and 57 miles from Midland City.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.26 one way or $30.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Midland City.

Stop Ideas Near Banks

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

73 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Midland City. Straight-line distance: 89.19 mi (143.54 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Midland City

#2 Midland City

Town in Alabama

Population2,377
Coordinates31.3190600, -85.4938200
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Midland City (-85.49382, 31.31906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.26 L · about $15.26
Round trip
$30.52
8.06 gal · 30.52 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.26 $30.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.16 $34.33
Premium $4.63 $18.64 $37.28
Diesel $5.42 $21.82 $43.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Midland City. The current time is 23:58:49.

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.