How far is Auburn, AL from Montevallo, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Montevallo, AL is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
120.34 mi
02h 19m
Flight
87.16 mi
140.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.16 mi
Kilometers
140.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.34 mi
Kilometers
193.67 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montevallo
Tue, May 5, 7:30 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 5, 9:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-05T05:11
Arrive Montevallo
Tue, May 5, 7:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Millbrook
AL

City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, United States of America

From Auburn
60.1 mi
01h 09m
To Montevallo
60.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I-65 North: Birmingham

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 25: Montevallo, Calera

    1841 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    845 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Middle Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Middle Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Valley Street

    57 m · 8 sec · Valley Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Valley Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 North
57 mi · 47%
I-85 South
51.3 mi · 43%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 3%
Middle Street
0.61 mi · 1%
AL 25
0.35 mi
Valley Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 North

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 01h 01m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
87.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbrook
01h 09m from Auburn
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Montevallo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Millbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Auburn and 60.1 miles from Montevallo.

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

The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Millbrook

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

17 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

62 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Marion, AL

91 mi away
26400 Alabama Highway 14
BUS

Brent, AL

93 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Montevallo. Straight-line distance: 87.16 mi (140.27 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Montevallo

City in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population7,098
Coordinates33.1006700, -86.8641600
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Montevallo (-86.86416, 33.10067)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.07 L · about $16.09
Round trip
$32.19
8.5 gal · 32.14 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.09 $32.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.10 $36.20
Premium $4.63 $19.66 $39.31
Diesel $5.42 $23.01 $46.03

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Montevallo. The current time is 05:11:12.

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.