How far is Auburn, AL from Taylor, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Taylor, AL is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
89 m · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North College Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-85 South: Montgomery
1792 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taylor Road South
118 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Taylor Road
5 mi · 8 min · Taylor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Troy Highway
18.7 mi · 22 min · Troy Highway
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Turn right onto Moore Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Moore Road
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Turn right onto Meriwether Trail
2.8 mi · 7 min · Meriwether Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 94
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 94
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Keep slight left to continue on Meriwether Trail
7.1 mi · 17 min · Meriwether Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meriwether Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Taylor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
41.9 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny 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 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Pike Road is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Auburn and 41.8 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.66 one way or $23.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Pike Road
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pike Road.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 62.07 mi (99.9 km).
#1 Auburn
The most populous city in Lee County, Alabama.
| Population | 68,343 |
| Coordinates | 32.6098600, -85.4807800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylor
Taylor is a place in Alabama, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9754300, -86.2333000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-86.2333, 31.97543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $11.66 | $23.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
| Diesel | $5.93 | $17.51 | $35.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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