How far is Auburn, AL from Reform, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Reform, AL is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
189.75 mi
03h 54m
Flight
156.18 mi
251.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.18 mi
Kilometers
251.34 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.75 mi
Kilometers
305.37 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reform
Sun, May 3, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 3, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-03T06:38
Arrive Reform
Sun, May 3, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Meadowbrook
AL

Community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

From Auburn
94.8 mi
01h 57m
To Reform
94.9 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.5 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    38.4 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 459 South

    2459 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto John M. Harbert III Freeway

    19.2 mi · 21 min · John M. Harbert III Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 West, I 59 South: Tuscaloosa

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 36 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 359 North, I 69 North: Tuscaloosa

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2011 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    929 ft · 43 sec · 10th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McFarland Boulevard

    27.6 mi · 36 min · McFarland Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 1st Street South

    26 m · 4 sec · 1st Street South

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
102 mi · 54%
I 20 West
35 mi · 18%
McFarland Boulevard
27.6 mi · 15%
John M. Harbert III Freeway
19.2 mi · 10%
I 359 North
2.6 mi · 1%
Lurleen B Wallace Boulevard North
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

38.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meadowbrook
01h 57m from Auburn
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Reform.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Meadowbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Auburn and 94.9 miles from Reform.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Reform.

Stop Ideas Near Meadowbrook

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

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

RAIL

Birmingham

16 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

66 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5
RAIL

Tuscaloosa

84 mi away
2105 Greensboro Ave
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Reform. Straight-line distance: 156.18 mi (251.34 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Reform

City in Pickens County, Alabama, United States

Population1,546
Coordinates33.3784500, -88.0153000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Reform (-88.0153, 33.37845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.35 L · about $25.37
Round trip
$50.75
13.4 gal · 50.7 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.37 $50.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.54 $57.07
Premium $4.63 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $5.42 $36.28 $72.56

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Reform. The current time is 06:38:19.

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.