How far is Auburn, AL from Talladega, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Talladega, AL is about 85.1 miles (137 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
85.1 mi
01h 44m
Flight
67.59 mi
108.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.59 mi
Kilometers
108.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.1 mi
Kilometers
136.96 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Talladega
Sun, May 31, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-31T00:55
Arrive Talladega
Sun, May 31, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Kellyton
AL

Town in Alabama, United States

From Auburn
42.6 mi
00h 52m
To Talladega
42.6 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.2 mi · 22 min · South Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fort Lashley Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Fort Lashley Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Battle Street

    1416 ft · 33 sec · West Battle Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Spring Street

    693 ft · 30 sec · North Spring Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North College Street
62.2 mi · 73%
South Broadway Avenue
19.2 mi · 23%
Fort Lashley Avenue
2.23 mi · 3%
Rockford Highway
0.94 mi · 1%
West Battle Street
0.27 mi
North Spring Street
0.13 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kellyton
00h 52m from Auburn
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Talladega.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.1 miles (137 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Kellyton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Auburn and 42.6 miles from Talladega.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.36 one way or $22.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Talladega.

Stop Ideas Near Kellyton

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

77 mi away
126 West 4th St
BUS

Montgomery, AL

78 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
RAIL

Birmingham

93 mi away
1819 Morris Ave.
BUS

Brent, AL

106 mi away
10393 Alabama Highway 5

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Talladega. Straight-line distance: 67.59 mi (108.78 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Talladega

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Population15,300
Coordinates33.4359400, -86.1058000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Talladega (-86.1058, 33.43594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.37 L · about $11.36
Round trip
$22.72
6 gal · 22.74 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.36 $22.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.78 $25.55
Premium $4.63 $13.88 $27.75
Diesel $5.42 $16.25 $32.49

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Talladega. The current time is 00:55:24.

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.