How far is Auburn, AL from Ozark, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Ozark, AL is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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
100.82 mi
02h 26m
Flight
80.06 mi
128.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.06 mi
Kilometers
128.85 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.82 mi
Kilometers
162.25 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ozark
Wed, May 20, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 20, 3:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-19T22:51
Arrive Ozark
Wed, May 20, 1:18 AM 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
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Union Springs
AL

City in Alabama, United States of America

From Auburn
50.5 mi
01h 13m
To Ozark
50.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga

    1127 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    1329 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wright Street

    1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Water Street

    769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Northside Street

    45 m · 8 sec · West Northside Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    109 m · 15 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Highway

    46 m · 9 sec · West Martin Luther King Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    22.1 mi · 33 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    28 mi · 42 min · South Prairie Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Andrews Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Andrews Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on West Broad Street

    771 ft · 26 sec · West Broad Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prairie Street
28 mi · 28%
South Main Street
22.1 mi · 22%
I-85 South
12.6 mi · 12%
North College Street
3.82 mi · 4%
East Andrews Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union Springs
01h 13m from Auburn
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Ozark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 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?

Union Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Auburn and 50.3 miles from Ozark.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union Springs

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

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

BUS

Montgomery, AL

61 mi away
950 West South Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 80.06 mi (128.85 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Ozark

City in Alabama

Population14,139
Coordinates31.4590600, -85.6404900
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Ozark (-85.64049, 31.45906)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.48 $26.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.16 $30.32
Premium $4.63 $16.47 $32.93
Diesel $5.42 $19.28 $38.55

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Ozark. The current time is 22:51:53.

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.