How far is Auburn, AL from Minor, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Minor, AL is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
118.94 mi
02h 34m
Flight
106.06 mi
170.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.06 mi
Kilometers
170.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.94 mi
Kilometers
191.42 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minor
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Minor
Sun, Apr 19, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
59.5 mi
01h 17m
To Minor
59.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.5 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    42.8 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham

    1901 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20, I 59

    2132 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 269: 20th Street, Ensley Avenue

    871 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 20th Street Ensley

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 20th Street Ensley

  18. 18

    Continue on Birmingport Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Birmingport Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto McDonald Chapel Road

    2426 ft · 1 min · McDonald Chapel Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
106 mi · 89%
I 20 West
5.1 mi · 4%
Birmingport Road
2.68 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Expressway
2.43 mi · 2%
20th Street Ensley
1.14 mi · 1%
McDonald Chapel Road
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

42.8 mi · 00h 57m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 17m from Auburn
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 59.5 miles from Auburn and 59.5 miles from Minor.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 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 Minor.

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 Minor. Straight-line distance: 106.06 mi (170.69 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Minor

Census designated place

Population1,094
Coordinates33.5373300, -86.9405500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Minor (-86.94055, 33.53733)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.89 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.81
8.4 gal · 31.78 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.91 $31.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.63 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $5.42 $22.74 $45.49

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 Minor. The current time is 00:58:07.

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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.