How far is Auburn, AL from Tuscumbia, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Tuscumbia, AL is about 222 miles (357.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Alabama.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Tuscumbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Tuscumbia.
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Start on the route
89 m · 24 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North College Street
4 mi · 6 min · North College Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North College Street
24 m · 1 sec · North College Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North College Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North College Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward North College Street
50 m · 3 sec · North College Street
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Continue straight
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
12.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
25.5 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North, US 280 West: Birmingham
1901 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Red Mountain Expressway
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Continue on Carraway Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Carraway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Finley Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Finley Boulevard
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Turn right onto 19th Street North
15 m · 1 sec · 19th Street North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
771 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 157: Cullman, Moulton
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Section Line Road
61 m · 4 sec · Section Line Road
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Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 1 hr 6 min · University of North Alabama Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wheeler Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Wheeler Highway
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Take the exit right
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Woodmont Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · South Woodmont Drive
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Continue on South Dickson Street
1129 ft · 46 sec · South Dickson Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
33 m · 4 sec · East 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Tuscumbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
University of North Alabama Highway
Continue on University of North Alabama Highway
55.4 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Auburn and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscumbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Tuscumbia?
The road trip is about 222 miles (357.2 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Birmingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Auburn and 110.9 miles from Tuscumbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 7:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.65 one way or $59.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Auburn and Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tuscumbia.
Stop Ideas Near Birmingham
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 Birmingham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Tuscumbia. Straight-line distance: 194.42 mi (312.89 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 Tuscumbia
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 8,462 |
| Coordinates | 34.7312000, -87.7025300 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuscumbia (-87.70253, 34.7312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $3.79 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.21 | $72.43 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
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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