How far is Auburn, AL from Munford, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Munford, AL is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.94 mi
01h 59m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.94 mi
Kilometers
157.62 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Munford
Thu, Apr 16, 1:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Goodwater
AL

City in Alabama, USA

From Auburn
49 mi
00h 59m
To Munford
49 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34.3 mi · 41 min · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    800 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lions Road

    1010 ft · 26 sec · Lions Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lions Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 64%
South Broadway Avenue
34.3 mi · 35%
Rockford Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
Lions Road
0.19 mi
Main Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

South Broadway Avenue

Continue on South Broadway Avenue

34.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodwater
00h 59m from Auburn
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Auburn and Sunny near Munford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Goodwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Auburn and 49 miles from Munford.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Goodwater

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

68 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

86 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Montgomery, AL

86 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Brent, AL

105 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Munford. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.28 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 Munford

Human settlement in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population1,345
Coordinates33.5298300, -85.9508000
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Munford (-85.9508, 33.52983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $13.10
Round trip
$26.21
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.10 $26.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.74 $29.47
Premium $4.63 $16.00 $32.01
Diesel $5.42 $18.74 $37.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Munford. The current time is 23:19:55.

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.