How far is Auburn, AL from Moody, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Moody, AL is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
118.75 mi
02h 26m
Flight
89.51 mi
144.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.51 mi
Kilometers
144.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.75 mi
Kilometers
191.11 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moody
Sat, Apr 25, 12:07 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, Apr 25, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-25T09:41
Arrive Moody
Sat, Apr 25, 12:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
59.4 mi
01h 13m
To Moody
59.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Moody

    908 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kelly Creek Road

    2142 ft · 1 min · Kelly Creek Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    47 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Daniel Drive

    768 ft · 33 sec · Daniel Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daniel Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 52%
South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 19%
I-20 West
20.9 mi · 18%
Park Avenue
1.47 mi · 1%
Rockford Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
Kelly Creek Road
0.41 mi
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
89.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sylacauga
01h 13m from Auburn
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 59.4 miles from Auburn and 59.3 miles from Moody.

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

The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.87 one way or $31.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Moody. Straight-line distance: 89.51 mi (144.06 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Moody

City in St.

Population13,292
Coordinates33.5909400, -86.4908200
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Moody (-86.49082, 33.59094)

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 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $15.87
Round trip
$31.74
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.87 $31.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.85 $35.69
Premium $4.63 $19.38 $38.76
Diesel $5.42 $22.69 $45.38

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Moody. The current time is 09:41:55.

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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.