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

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Mount Vernon, AL is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
154.96 mi
03h 20m
Flight
117.61 mi
189.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.61 mi
Kilometers
189.27 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.96 mi
Kilometers
249.38 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-19T00:41
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:20 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
Talladega
AL

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

From Auburn
77.5 mi
01h 40m
To Mount Vernon
77.4 mi
01h 40m

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
67°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

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 · 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

    37.1 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rainbow Drive

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Rainbow Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on South Albert Rains Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Albert Rains Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Ewing Avenue

    16.9 mi · 19 min · Ewing Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Industrial Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Industrial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sand Rock Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Sand Rock Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on County Road 83

    2.5 mi · 5 min · County Road 83

  21. 21

    Turn right

    99 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 40%
South Broadway Avenue
22.7 mi · 15%
Ewing Avenue
16.9 mi · 11%
Rainbow Drive
4.12 mi · 3%
Sand Rock Avenue
3.35 mi · 2%
Industrial Boulevard
2.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

37.1 mi · 00h 53m

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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
117.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Talladega
01h 40m from Auburn
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Talladega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Auburn and 77.4 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 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 Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Talladega

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Talladega and the surrounding midpoint area.
Pell City Recreation Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Pell City Recreation Hall

Pell City , AL
2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35128, United States
Rating 4.6/5 119 reviews Park,Auditorium,Recreation center
Talladega Sewer Board
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Talladega Sewer Board

Talladega , AL
100 S Court St, Talladega, AL 35160
Rating 2.3/5 6 reviews City government office,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall

Childersburg , AL
101 8th Ave SW, Childersburg, AL 35044
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Talladega.

RAIL

Anniston

35 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

66 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

112 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 117.61 mi (189.27 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Mount Vernon

Town in Mobile County, Alabama

Population1,504
Coordinates34.2925900, -85.7877500
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Mount Vernon (-85.78775, 34.29259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.7 L · about $20.71
Round trip
$41.43
10.94 gal · 41.4 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.71 $41.43
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.63 $25.30 $50.60
Diesel $5.42 $29.62 $59.24

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 Mount Vernon. The current time is 00:41:01.

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.