How far is Auburn, AL from Newton, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Newton, AL is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Newton.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga
1127 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1329 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on East Water Street
769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Northside Street
45 m · 8 sec · West Northside Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
109 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Highway
46 m · 9 sec · West Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
22.1 mi · 33 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto South Prairie Street
28 mi · 42 min · South Prairie Street
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.5 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight right onto South Union Avenue
7 mi · 12 min · South Union Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Calloway Street
75 m · 11 sec · Calloway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Callaway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Newton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Prairie Street
Turn left onto South Prairie Street
28 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Newton?
The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.8 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Union Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Auburn and 54.6 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Union Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union Springs.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Newton. Straight-line distance: 88.37 mi (142.22 km).
#1 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
Town in Dale County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,451 |
| Coordinates | 31.3351700, -85.6052100 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newton (-85.60521, 31.33517)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.40 | $32.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.81 | $35.61 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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