How far is Auburn, AL from Taylor, AL?

The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Taylor, AL is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
125.75 mi
02h 54m
Flight
99.84 mi
160.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.84 mi
Kilometers
160.68 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.75 mi
Kilometers
202.37 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Fri, May 1, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in Auburn
Sat, May 2, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-01T18:18
Arrive Taylor
Fri, May 1, 9:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Eufaula
AL

City in Alabama

From Auburn
62.9 mi
01h 27m
To Taylor
62.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Gay Street

    112 m · 20 sec · North Gay Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Glenn Avenue

    3.3 mi · 7 min · East Glenn Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    110 m · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Bent Creek Road

    1813 ft · 56 sec · Bent Creek Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-85 North, US 29 North: Atlanta

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AL 51, AL 169: Opelika, Hurtsboro

    1002 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Marvyn Parkway

    2739 ft · 55 sec · Marvyn Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Crawford Road

    16.1 mi · 25 min · Crawford Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2909 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Eufaula Avenue

    13 mi · 18 min · South Eufaula Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ross Clark Circle

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Ross Clark Circle

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Hartford Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Hartford Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Turn sharp left onto Taylor Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Taylor Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Taylor Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Eufaula Avenue
48.9 mi · 39%
Crawford Road
16.6 mi · 13%
Ross Clark Circle
5.32 mi · 4%
I-85 North
3.86 mi · 3%
East Glenn Avenue
3.32 mi · 3%
Hartford Highway
3.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

32.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
99.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eufaula
01h 27m from Auburn
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Eufaula is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Auburn and 62.8 miles from Taylor.

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

The direct path is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 99.84 mi (160.68 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.

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

#2 Taylor

Town in Alabama, United States

Population2,440
Coordinates31.1649000, -85.4682700
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Auburn (-85.48078, 32.60986)
End: Taylor (-85.46827, 31.1649)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.8 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.6 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.63 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $5.42 $24.04 $48.09

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Taylor. The current time is 18:18:35.

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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.