How far is Auburn, AL from Mount Vernon, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Mount Vernon, AL is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
222.33 mi
04h 06m
Flight
182.17 mi
293.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.17 mi
Kilometers
293.18 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.33 mi
Kilometers
357.8 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 7:22 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-31T03:16
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 7:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Georgiana
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Auburn
111.2 mi
02h 03m
To Mount Vernon
111.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Mount Vernon.

  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 left to continue on I 65 South: Mobile, Day Street

    922 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I-65 South: Mobile

    1236 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 65 South: Mobile

    603 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    151.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 430: Satsuma, Creola

    1557 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Military Road

    1526 ft · 42 sec · Military Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Military Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
152 mi · 68%
I-85 South
51.3 mi · 23%
430
15 mi · 7%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 2%
Military Road
0.29 mi
I-65 South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
182.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Georgiana
02h 03m from Auburn
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Georgiana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Auburn and 111.2 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.73 one way or $59.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Georgiana

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

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

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Camden, AL

64 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Selma, AL

90 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Grove Hill, AL

98 mi away
430 South Jackson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 182.17 mi (293.18 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

Population68,343
Coordinates32.6098600, -85.4807800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Vernon

Town in Mobile County, Alabama

Population1,518
Coordinates31.0851800, -88.0133300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Mount Vernon (-88.01333, 31.08518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.7 L · about $29.73
Round trip
$59.46
15.7 gal · 59.4 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.73 $59.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.43 $66.87
Premium $4.63 $36.31 $72.61
Diesel $5.42 $42.51 $85.02

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Mount Vernon. The current time is 03:16:07.

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.