How far is Auburn, AL from Tuskegee, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Tuskegee, AL is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Tuskegee.
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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
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AL 81: Tuskegee, Notasulga
1127 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left
1329 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1480 ft · 30 sec · Wright Street
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Continue on East Water Street
769 ft · 21 sec · East Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2209 ft · 46 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Tuskegee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I-85 South
Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Tuskegee?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Notasulga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Auburn and 10.2 miles from Tuskegee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Auburn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tuskegee.
Stop Ideas Near Notasulga
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 Notasulga.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Tuskegee. Straight-line distance: 17.73 mi (28.54 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 Tuskegee
City in Macon County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 8,026 |
| Coordinates | 32.4241500, -85.6909600 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuskegee (-85.69096, 32.42415)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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