How far is Auburn, AL from Union Springs, AL?
The driving distance from Auburn, AL to Union Springs, AL is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
City in Macon County, Alabama, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Union Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Union Springs.
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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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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Northside Street
45 m · 8 sec · West Northside Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
109 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Highway
46 m · 9 sec · West Martin Luther King Highway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
21 mi · 31 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Hardaway Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · Hardaway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Powell Street
52 m · 8 sec · North Powell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Powell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Union Springs.
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.
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
21 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Union Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Union Springs?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Tuskegee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Auburn and 20.8 miles from Union Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Mostly Sunny near Union Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Tuskegee
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 Tuskegee.
Montgomery, AL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Union Springs. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.24 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 Union Springs
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 3,352 |
| Coordinates | 32.1443200, -85.7149500 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union Springs (-85.71495, 32.14432)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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