How far is Auburn, AL from Sylacauga, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Sylacauga, AL is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.48 mi
01h 19m
Flight
59.29 mi
95.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.29 mi
Kilometers
95.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.48 mi
Kilometers
103.77 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sylacauga
Wed, May 6, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Wed, May 6, 8:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-06T18:09
Arrive Sylacauga
Wed, May 6, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Jacksons' Gap
AL

Town

From Auburn
32.2 mi
00h 39m
To Sylacauga
32.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    136 m · 15 sec · West 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Norton Avenue

    61 m · 7 sec · Norton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    53 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 97%
South Broadway Avenue
1.08 mi · 2%
Rockford Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.08 mi
Norton Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North College Street

Continue straight

24.2 mi · 00h 29m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksons' Gap
00h 39m from Auburn
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sylacauga.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Jacksons' Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Auburn and 32.2 miles from Sylacauga.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sylacauga.

Stop Ideas Near Jacksons' Gap

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jacksons' Gap, 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 Jacksons' Gap.

BUS

Montgomery, AL

79 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Anniston

85 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Birmingham

116 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Sylacauga. Straight-line distance: 59.29 mi (95.41 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Sylacauga

City in Alabama, United States

Population11,939
Coordinates33.1731700, -86.2516400
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Sylacauga (-86.25164, 33.17317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.61 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.19
4.54 gal · 17.22 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.60 $17.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.67 $19.34
Premium $4.63 $10.50 $21.00
Diesel $5.42 $12.29 $24.58

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Sylacauga. The current time is 18:09:44.

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.